SESQUIPEDALITY


Meaning of SESQUIPEDALITY in English

ˌse(ˌ)skwipə̇ˈdaləd.ē noun

( -es )

Etymology: sesquipedal + -ity

1. : the quality or condition of being sesquipedal

2.

a. : the use of sesquipedalian words

b. : a style characterized by the use of sesquipedalian words

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