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单词 polysyllabism
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Definition of polysyllabism in English:

polysyllabism

noun ˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪz(ə)m

  • 1Linguistics. The property of having or using words of many syllables; this as a feature of a language.

  • 2Polysyllabic style; especially (the use of) abstruse or unnecessarily complex language.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From polysyllab- + -ism, perhaps after French polysyllabisme.

Definition of polysyllabism in US English:

polysyllabism

nounˌpɒlɪˈsɪləbɪz(ə)m

  • 1Linguistics. The property of having or using words of many syllables; this as a feature of a language.

  • 2Polysyllabic style; especially (the use of) abstruse or unnecessarily complex language.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From polysyllab- + -ism, perhaps after French polysyllabisme.
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