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

  1. Diffuse as a verb (transitive):

    To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

  2. 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."

  1. Diffuse as an adjective:

    Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.

    Examples:

    "Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results."

  2. Diffuse as an adjective:

    Wordy; verbose.

  1. Prolix as an adjective:

    Tediously lengthy; verbose; dwelling on trivial details.

  2. Prolix as an adjective (obsolete):

    Long; having great length.

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