word
vertiginous
ver-TIJ-ih-nus
vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
vertiginous
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Dictionary meaning
Causing vertigo; extremely high or steep; changing with bewildering speed.
History and origin
Latin — 'vertigo' (dizziness, turning).
Examples
- The vertiginous drop from the cliff edge made her head swim.
Common mispronunciations
ver-TIG-ih-nusVER-tih-jin-us
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