Difference between Pleonastic and Prolix

What is the difference between Pleonastic and Prolix?

Pleonastic as an adjective is of, or relating to pleonasm. while Prolix as an adjective is tediously lengthy.

Pleonastic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, or relating to pleonasm. Using an excessive number of words; especially using different words having the same meaning.

Prolix

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tediously lengthy.Tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand.

We hope you now know whether to use Pleonastic or Prolix in your sentence.

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