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sesquipedalian vs long

long vs sesquipedalian

sesquipedalian is a noun but long is not a noun.

sesquipedalian and long both are adjectives.

sesquipedalian is not a verb while long is a verb.

sesquipedalian is not an adverb while long is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sesquipedalian Yes Yes No No
long No Yes Yes Yes
sesquipedalian (noun) long (noun)
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
sesquipedalian (adjective) long (adjective)
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables good at remembering
given to the overuse of long words primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
(of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration
holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices
having or being more than normal or necessary
planning prudently for the future
of relatively great height
involving substantial risk
sesquipedalian (verb) long (verb)
desire strongly or persistently
sesquipedalian (adverb) long (adverb)
for an extended time or at a distant time
for an extended distance
Difference between sesquipedalian and long

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