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sesquipedalian Definition

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sesquipedalian
noun(ses-qui-pe-da-li-an)
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
Synonyms: sesquipedalia,
sesquipedalian
adjective(ses-qui-pe-da-li-an)
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
Synonyms: polysyllabic,
Examples:
Sesquipedalian technical terms.
sesquipedalian
adjective(ses-qui-pe-da-li-an)
given to the overuse of long words
Examples:
Sesquipedalian orators.
This sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money.

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