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Question

what is the root of the word Sesquipedalian, and from which time period was it created?

Answer 1

The word "sesquipedalian" comes from the Latin "sesquipedalis" which means "a foot and a half long". It was first used in the 17th century to describe a word or expression that is long and complex.

In modern usage, the word is often used to describe someone or something that uses long and obscure words, often for the sake of impressing others or making themselves appear more intelligent. The term can also be used more broadly to describe words or expressions that are unnecessarily long or complicated.