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What is the Longest Word Ever Said?

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The longest word ever said is "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis", a 45-letter word that refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica dust.

This word was coined by American physician and inventor, Dr. Everett M. Smith, in 1935.

While "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" is widely considered the longest word in the English language, there are other contenders for the title, depending on how you define "word" and "said".

For example, some argue that the longest word in the English language is "floccinaucinihilipilification", a 29-letter word meaning "the act of estimating something as worthless."

Ultimately, the answer to the question of the longest word ever said depends on your definition of "word" and "said".

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