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sesquipedalian

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sesquipedalian


Main Entry:
ses·qui·pe·da·lian Listen to the pronunciation of sesquipedalian
Pronunciation:
\ˌses-kwə-pə-ˈdāl-yən\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin sesquipedalis, literally, a foot and a half long, from sesqui- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot
Date:
1656
1 : having many syllables : long <sesquipedalian terms> 2 : given to or characterized by the use of long words <a sesquipedalian television commentator>


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