Nonpedantic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of non-pedantic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "“Celtic” v. “Keltic.”—One or two of your learned correspondents write this name “Keltic.” In the name of all the nonpedantic members of society, that is, of about nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand, I strongly protest against the change."

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"“Celtic” v. “Keltic.”—One or two of your learned correspondents write this name “Keltic.” In the name of all the nonpedantic members of society, that is, of about nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand, I strongly protest against the change."

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