Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wordage
Noun
/ˈwɜːrdɪdʒ/
Definition
The amount of words used, often in a specified context or format.
Examples
- The report required a significant amount of wordage to meet the guidelines.
- She criticized the wordage of the speech for being too flowery.
- In poetry, less wordage often conveys deeper meaning.
Meaning
Wordage refers to the choice and arrangement of words in a sentence or phrase. It can imply the density or complexity of the words used, especially in written or spoken communication.
Synonyms
- Vocabulary
- Terminology
- Phraseology
- Expression
- Wording
