Word of the Day: SESQUIPEDALIAN
A word and a half, at least
sesquipedalian (adj) - given to the use of overly long words; polysyllabic [ses-kwi-pi-dey-lee-uhn]
BREAKDOWN: SESQUI- (one and a half) + PED- (foot) + -AL (pertaining to) + -IAN (style or characteristic)
a sesquipedalian is someone given to the use of multisyllabic or needlessly long words
sesquipedalia are very long words
See also: pedestrian, Minor Roots: -POD
“Many people don’t like chemicals, which might explain the perennial movement to rid foods of them. Perhaps sesquipedalian chemical names just sound dangerous. But in that case we should blame the chemists, and not the chemicals themselves.” —Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Great word!!! ◡̈