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What does antidisestablishmentarianism mean? | LONG WORDS

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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The Art of Long Words

This chapter explores the construction of lengthy words in English and their origins from foreign languages, particularly in scientific contexts. It contrasts English's approach with agglutinative languages like German, highlighting the complexities and humor found in long words across various languages. Through detailed examples, the chapter demystifies these intimidating terms and illustrates how breaking them down aids in comprehension and pronunciation.

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