Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The quality of being lengthy; prolixity.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The state or quality of being lengthy; prolixity.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The property of being
lengthy ,longness .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the consequence of being lengthened in duration
- noun amount or degree or range to which something extends
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word lengthiness.
Examples
-
MN Besides the importance of purely technical aspects, the lengthiness of the voyages suggested the need to take care of the small details that would make life aboard more comfortable.
-
But let's face it: hobbies (whether it be MMORPGs, geocaching, larp, costume-making or tinkering with electronics) become more interesting when they are challenging and complicated. (cut for lengthiness)
What is it about MMORPGs that I love them so much? nathreee 2008
-
MN Besides the importance of purely technical aspects, the lengthiness of the voyages suggested the need to take care of the small details that would make life aboard more comfortable.
-
Argh, I have so much to recount, and am so behind, and have been so busy...so I apologise in advance for the potential lengthiness of the next few posts, and/or the fact that they might appear in quick succession.
Archive 2009-06-01 Ra 2009
-
Argh, I have so much to recount, and am so behind, and have been so busy...so I apologise in advance for the potential lengthiness of the next few posts, and/or the fact that they might appear in quick succession.
Princeton Times I Ra 2009
-
Please forgive the lengthiness – but there was a lot I wished to convey.
-
And even though she made a 'not too subtle' allusion to the lengthiness of my postings, it might not be enough to convince her readers that she and I aren't friends.
Screaming Memes Don Lewis 2008
-
Stranger with some impatience at the lengthiness of my introductory process.
-
But he did answer questions about the challenge of seating a jury in a high-profile case and what he thought about the lengthiness of some federal prosecution cases, although in general terms.
Firedoglake » Fitz Reveals a Little in Public Appearance 2006
-
The bad public exposure would cause worry, leading to wrinkles, leading to more worry regarding the lengthiness of my career, and it just becomes a viscous cycle!
rainandfire Diary Entry rainandfire 2001
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.