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English
Etymology
sesqui- (“one and a half”) + syllabic.
Adjective
sesquisyllabic (not comparable)
- (of a word) Consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable.
- (of a language) Characterized by such words, as Cambodian or Burmese.
Derived terms
Translations
consisting of a minor syllable plus a full syllable