Ambagiosity

/ˌæm.bə.dʒiˈɒs.ɪ.ti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being roundabout, indirect, or evasively wordy in speech or writing.

Etymology

Derived from 'ambagious' (roundabout) plus the suffix '-ity,' which creates nouns describing qualities or conditions. The root traces back to Latin 'ambages' (going around) as discussed above.

Kelly Says

This is an incredibly rare word that describes something we all experience—when someone won't just answer your question and instead talks in circles forever; calling it 'ambagiosity' is the ultimate way to call someone out for being unnecessarily wordy.

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