SESQUIPEDALIAN
\sˌɛskwa͡ɪpdˈe͡ɪli͡ən], \sˌɛskwaɪpdˈeɪliən], \s_ˌɛ_s_k_w_aɪ_p_d_ˈeɪ_l_iə_n]\
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(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"
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a very long word (a foot and a half long)
By Princeton University
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(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"
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a very long word (a foot and a half long)
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given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipecalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Measuring or containing a foot and a half; as, a sesquipedalian pygmy; - sometimes humorously applied to long words.
By Oddity Software
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