sesquipedality

noun

ses·​qui·​pe·​dal·​i·​ty

ˌse(ˌ)skwipə̇ˈdalətē

plural -es

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

Word History

Etymology

sesquipedal + -ity

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