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Sesquipedalian – as amazing as it is long
November 8, 2007, 8:09 pm
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Long Word

So I was introduced to a new word today by my cousin, Spencer. The word is “sesquipedalian” which is a word for a person who uses long words.

I am truly enamored by this word in that by using it you immediately become the definition. What other word in the entire english language can do such a thing. I am taking suggestions. I do know that this word isn’t exactly English, but it is acceptable to use in the English Language. The technical latin meaning is “a foot and a half long.”

Now technically the word doesn’t have to pertain to just other words, but its “common” usage in English does. So there you have it. The most amazing word in the language. Expect to hear it in my common day speech.