Associations to the word «Overlong»

Wiktionary

OVERLONG, adjective. Too long
OVERLONG VOWEL, noun. In languages that distinguish vowel length, a vowel which is normally pronounced longer than a long vowel generally at least twice as long as a short vowel. Often consists of two syllables or moras.

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson