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Meaning of Tedious
The primary meaning of the word "Tedious" is something that is too long, slow, or dull, causing boredom or annoyance.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "tedious" as:
- * (of a task, experience, or situation) too long, slow, or dull, causing boredom or annoyance
- * (of a person) talking or behaving in a way that is too long-winded or dull
Etymology of Tedious
The word "tedious" has its roots in Latin "taediosus", meaning "wearisome" or "irksome", which is derived from "taedium", meaning "boredom" or "weariness", and the suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective indicating a relation or condition, and entered the English language in the 15th century.
Example Uses
- The tedious task of data entry took several hours to complete
- * The professor's tedious lecture put the entire class to sleep
- * The tedious process of filing taxes can be overwhelming for many people
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