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Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and more

Word of the Day: Have you ever come across a word so long and complicated that you had to read it twice? Interestingly, there is a word specifically used to describe long words—or people who use them frequently. That word is sesquipedalian .

As today's Word of the Day, sesquipedalian is one of the most fascinating terms in the English language because its meaning perfectly matches its appearance. It is itself a long word, making it a classic example of what it describes.

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