sesqui- +
(Latin: one and a half; normally used as a prefix; from Latin, semis “half” + que “and”)
In chemistry, three atoms or equivalents of the [specified] element or radical are combined with two of another, as in iron sesquioxide, Fe 2O3. Also defined as the proportion of two (of one radical or element) to three (of another).
sesquipedalia
A reference to a foot and half in length or to very long words.
sesquipedalian
1. Of words and expressions (after Horace’s sesquipedalia verba, “words a foot and a half long”); of many syllables.
2. A word with many letters or syllables.
3. A description of a person who is overly given to using long words; especially when verbal construction utilizing less amplification might represent a more naturally efficacious phraseology.
4. A person or thing that is a foot and a half in height or length.
sesquipedalianism, sesquipedalism
Characterized by the use of long words; lengthiness.
You may see several examples of sesquipedalian sentences with solutions, starting with Group 1-17, by going to sesquipedalia verba.
sesquipedalianist
A person who uses excessively long words.
sesquipedality
The practice of using abnormally long words.
sesquipedalophobia
A hatred or a fear of big words.
sesquiplane
A fixed-wing aircraft (biplane) with one pair of wings much longer than the other pair.
sesquiplicate
Having the ratio of the square roots of the cubes of the terms of a given ratio; noting the ratio of a cube to a square.
sesquiquadrate
Aspect of two heavenly bodies when separated by one and a half quadrants (135 degrees).
sesquiquarta
In music, a major third.
sesquiquinta, sesquiquintal
In music, a minor third.
sesquiquintile
In astrology, having a zodiacal distance of about 108 degrees.
sesquiseptimal
Of the ratio of 8 to 7, or 1 1/7 to 1.
sesquisextal
Of the ratio of 7 to 6, or 1 1/6 to 1.
sesquitertia, sesquitertial
In music, a perfect fourth.
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