Some are even famous, while others are rarely seen in everyday life.
Have you ever stopped to think about how some words can be incredibly long and sometimes challenging to pronounce?
The universe is full of surprises, and among them are words that exceed 20 letters.
Does it seem exaggerated? Perhaps, but each of these words carries a unique and curious meaning.
6 words that have more than 20 letters and the meaning of each one
1. Very unconstitutional (29 letters)
This is the favorite when it comes to “long words”.
It is considered the biggest word in the Portuguese language and means something done contrary to the constitution.
It’s not every day that you need to use it, but it’s certainly an interesting fact to share!
2. Unconstitutionality (22 letters)
Although it is a little smaller than the previous one, it is equally impressive.
The word describes the quality of something that goes against the constitution.
Despite its size, it is very common in legal debates, so if you have ever seen a discussion in the field of Law, perhaps it has appeared.
3. Otolaryngologist (22 letters)
Yes, it is the word that defines a doctor specializing in ear, nose and throat.
Despite seeming like a tongue twister in itself, it is quite well known and even the subject of jokes.
4. Ophthalmotorhinolaryngologist (28 letters)
Did you think “ENT” was great?
Get to know this real swear word!
It describes a professional who specializes in treating problems of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Despite being quite unusual in everyday use, it is funny due to its complexity.
5. Psychopneumopericardioesophagopathy (34 letters)
Now we are in almost uncharted territory.
This word is used in the medical field to describe a disease that affects the mind, lungs, heart and esophagus.
It’s a perfect example of how long and detailed medical terms can be!
6. Hemoglobinopathies (20 letters)
Although it is “short” on our list, it still falls into the category of giant words.
This is a group of diseases that affect hemoglobin, a protein present in the blood responsible for transporting oxygen.
Despite the technical name, it is an important term in the field of medicine.
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