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1. sesquipedalian

adjective. (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables.

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  • sesquipedalian (English)
  • sesquipedalis (Latin)
  • sesqui- (English)

2. sesquipedalian

noun. a very long word (a foot and a half long).

Etymology

  • sesquipedalian (English)
  • sesquipedalis (Latin)
  • sesqui- (English)

3. sesquipedalian

adjective. given to the overuse of long words.

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Etymology

  • sesquipedalian (English)
  • sesquipedalis (Latin)
  • sesqui- (English)
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