The difference between Diffuse and Prolix
When used as adjectives, diffuse means everywhere or throughout everything, whereas prolix means tediously lengthy.
Diffuse is also verb with the meaning: to spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
check bellow for the other definitions of Diffuse and Prolix
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Diffuse as a verb (transitive):
To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
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Diffuse as a verb (intransitive):
To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
Examples:
"Food coloring diffuses in water."
"The riot diffused quite suddenly."
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Diffuse as an adjective:
Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
Examples:
"Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results."
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Diffuse as an adjective:
Wordy; verbose.
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Prolix as an adjective:
Tediously lengthy; verbose; dwelling on trivial details.
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Prolix as an adjective (obsolete):
Long; having great length.