lexiphanicism

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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
Archaic. 1. the use ofexcessively learned and bombastic terminology.
2. an instance of this language style. — lexiphanic, adj.
See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices