floccinaucinihilipilification
29 letters|/flɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
hardgeneral
Meaning
The action or habit of estimating something as worthless.
Etymology
From Latin roots: flocci (a woolly trifle) + nauci (a trifle) + nihil (nothing) + pilification (making into nothing).
Usage
Often cited as one of the longest non-technical words in English. In use since the 18th century.
Pronunciation
/flɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Tags
rareformalhistorical