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Floccinaucinihilipilification, One of the Longest Words in English

One of the longest words in English is a combination of several different Latin nouns in the genitive case. Why is this so? This video explains the grammatical origins of this word, which has come to mean "worthlessness".

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Published on August 24, 2020

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