Polysyllabicism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polysyllabicism is a noun meaning (of linguistic expression) The state or characteristic of having a polysyllabic or overly complex style.
Meaning
(of linguistic expression) The state or characteristic of having a polysyllabic or overly complex style.
Example Sentences
Vocabulary is the meat, blood and bones of language.
It will only facilitate the acquirement of a sesquipedalian diction, having the polysyllabicism without the precision of Johnson.
If polysyllabicism is considered more 'scientific,' should we not seize the opportunity to call the study of micro-organisms 'mico-organicology'?
Word Forms
- polysyllabicisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polysyllabism, polysynthetism, polysynthesism, polyglossy, polisomy, sesquipedalianism.
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