Wordiness
Wordiness is the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning. It encompasses redundancy, pleonasm, circumlocution, and overly long sentences. Wordy writing can obscure the message, slow comprehension, and reduce reader engagement in prose, speeches, and technical material.
Common sources include filler words (for example, basically, well), nominalizations (the realization of the plan), long
Reducing wordiness involves deliberate revision and style choices. Identify the core idea first, then cut redundancies