Sternutation

/ˌstɜːrnjʊˈteɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of sneezing; a sneeze or a series of sneezes.

Etymology

From Latin 'sternutare' (to sneeze), frequentative of 'sternuere' (to sneeze). A 14-letter word for what takes half a second.

Kelly Says

The most UNNECESSARILY long word for something that lasts a split second! ACHOO! There, I just sternulated! A sneeze travels at 100 mph and has a 14-letter medical name! 🤧💨

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