lexiphanicism

Lex`i`phan´i`cism    (lĕks`ĭ`făn´ĭ`sĭz'm)

n.

1.

The use of pretentious words, language, or style.

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lexiphanicism

Archaic. 1. the use of excessively learned and bombastic terminology.
2. an instance of this language style. — lexiphanic, adj.

See also: Language Style

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Archaic. 1. the use ofexcessively learned and bombastic terminology.
2. an instance of this language style. — lexiphanic, adj.

See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices