Wordage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wordage is a noun meaning Words collectively, considered in a mass sense.
Meaning
Words collectively, considered in a mass sense.
More Meanings
- The excessive use of words.
- The number of words used in a text: synonym of word count.
- The choice of words used: word choice.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: language
Near-synonyms: phrasing; terminology; phraseology
"With the wordage in the contract, we think we have a good case."
But the plates are good, and, in reality, sufficient without all the wordage.
Word Forms
- wordages
Synonyms for wordage
Depending on context, synonyms include language, wordiness, verbiage, circumlocution, wording, diction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include verb, worde, wordmongery, x-word, welthe, writ.
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