Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 9, 2006 Moderators Posted June 9, 2006 What word, in the English language, contains the most letters, and is listed in English dictionaries? Hints: Names of chemical compounds do not count, and these are generally not lised in general English dictionaries. The word referenced above, also has a commonly used word, which means the same thing, that only has nine (9) letters in it. If you can tell us both the longest word, correctly spelled, and its nine-letter compliment, you will be awarded tripple Club Adventist points, subject to Stan's approval. Quote Gregory
Moderators Bravus Posted June 9, 2006 Moderators Posted June 9, 2006 Hmm, I always thought it was 'antidisestablishmentarianism', but I'm stuck on finding a 9 letter synonym. It means a person who supports the merging of church and state (from a particular historical context). Quote Truth is important
Neil D Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 While it is not according to the rules that are stated, my first im pression is the word- "Why?"...I think the response to that would prolly explain it's length... The second answer to this question is the word "Smiles"....as there is a mile between the S-S..... <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
cricket Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 Mr. Matthews, you shouldn't have encouraged us to subscribe to Wordsmith if you were going to test us on it! LOL This week's theme: loooong words. pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, noun (NOO-muh-noh-UL-truh-MY-kruh-SKOP-ik-SIL-i-koh-VOL-kay-no-koh-NEE-o-sis, nyoo-) A lung disease caused by inhaling fine particles of silica. [From New Latin, from Greek pneumono- (lung) + Latin ultra- (beyond, extremely) + Greek micro- (small) + -scopic (looking) + Latin silico (like sand) + volcano + Greek konis (dust) + -osis (condition).] Even though we have included the pronunciation of this word, we advise caution lest you may have to avail the services of an otorhinolaryngologist (a throat, nose, and ear specialist). At 45 letters, it's the longest word in any English language dictionary. It's a trophy word -- its only job is to serve as the longest word. In day-to-day use, its nine-letter synonyms "silicosis" or "black lung" work just as well, and the latter is more descriptive. Whatever you call it, it is deadly. Quote
cricket Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 But truthfully, I knew the answer before I got to this question and before I got the e-mail this morning. Quote
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted June 9, 2006 Author Moderators Posted June 9, 2006 Cricket, I wondered anyone would remenber that I had advised you to subscribe. You are correct, of course. Stan, please award Cricket triple CA points. Quote Gregory
David_McQueen Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 I thought it was that word but didnt know the synonym Ok then. For a years free supply of SKY JUICE what word in the English dictionary has three set of double letters, following each other consecutively? Quote Firstborn Ministries: Spoken and written word, without apology
cricket Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 How could I forget?? LOL I do enjoy the subscription, and I do think a few others subscribe as well. Antidisestablishmentarianism is a fun word too. I once played a game of Probe with a ten year-old at church. We both chose to use the largest words we could. We laughed so hard when we figured out that both of us used the same 28-letter word. Quote
Planey Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 "committee" would almost qualify, except for the "i" stopping them being consecutive. Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moderators Nan Posted June 9, 2006 Moderators Posted June 9, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> David_McQueen said: I thought it was that word but didnt know the synonym Ok then. For a years free supply of SKY JUICE what word in the English dictionary has three set of double letters, following each other consecutively? <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Bookkeeping. But I will let you and FifiQ enjoy the Sky Juice! Quote
cricket Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Subbookeeper also has 3 sets. Come to think of it, it also has 4! LOL Quote
cricket Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Erm...subbookkeeper. ROFLOL <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/tongue1.gif" alt="" /> Quote
Moderators Nan Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 So has the competition altered to see which word in the English language has the most consecutive sets of double letters? <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> By the way, do any of you ever play that game of Aunt Emma who loved swimming in the Mississippi with the school committee? Quote
Neil D Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Nan said: By the way, do any of you ever play that game of Aunt Emma who loved swimming in the Mississippi with the school committee? <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Oooooo, now there's a game that sounds interesting....BTW, does "Oooooo" count??? <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
cricket Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 Nan, the game we play is called Fannee Doollee! Quote
Moderators Nan Posted June 10, 2006 Moderators Posted June 10, 2006 And she would eat lollies and sweets but never candy? Quote
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