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SESQUIPEDALIANISM

\sˈɛskwa͡ɪpdˌe͡ɪli͡ənˌɪzəm], \sˈɛskwa‍ɪpdˌe‍ɪli‍ənˌɪzəm], \s_ˈɛ_s_k_w_aɪ_p_d_ˌeɪ_l_iə_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of SESQUIPEDALIANISM

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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The state or quality of being sesquipedalian: the use of long words. "Masters of hyperpolysyllabic sesquipedalianism."-Fitzedward Hall.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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