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Author/Writer/Spoken word artist/Songwriter/Singer/Student. @ UNIZIK
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FLOCCINAUCINIHILIPILIFICATION.
You are probably wondering, "what is going on here?" "what does the title of this insight mean?" "why is it so hard to pronounce?" "where is the root of this word?"<p></p><p>Big word, simple meaning. </p><p>Floccinaucinihilipilifiaction is a word which took it's root in the 18th century, and has got a playful academic etymology to it. It was coined at Eton college in England, combining four Latin words: flocci; meaning wisp of wool, nauci; meaning of little value, nihili; meaning, of nothing, pili; meaning, hair. </p><p></p><p>When you put these words together it speaks to worthlessness. It was coined as a humorous exercise when they were formatting words and later on became frequently used in formal English usage.</p><p>It's such a fun word. Could probably be used as a tongue twister to get the hang of it. </p><p></p><p>Floccinaucinihilipilification is a twenty-nine Letter word with a simple meaning to it. The meaning of the word is something we use in our everyday sentence. It captures the human attitude and crystallises them into one single term. Hardly used in common speech, it carries a sharp and interesting idea that is valid today as any other.</p><p></p><p>Floccinaucinihilipilification can be intimidating to pronounce so here's a simple break down. Flok-si-naw-si-ni-hi-lip-uh-fil-uh-fi-kay-shun. With practice the rhythm becomes easier and the word flows more freely and eventually will become a part of your daily vocabulary. (just in case you want to sound sophisticated like me) </p><p></p><p>The synonyms of floccinaucinihilipilification are: disdain, worthless, of no value, etc.</p><p></p><p>The antonyms are: value, appreciation, respect, etc. </p><p></p><p>I came across this word and I got attracted to it. It's a safer way to tell someone that something is worthless without being stoned. Hehehe.</p><p></p><p>Anyways hope you enjoyed this short insight. I can't wait to share more words with you guys. </p><p></p>
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