What does nonpedantic mean?
Nonpedantic means Alternative form of non-pedantic..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Alternative form of non-pedantic..
“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.
The author writes in a simple nonpedantic manner, avoids subjects of technical character, and gives the results of his own personal observations rather than the views of the more systematic writers.
“By combining these colorful elements with authority—always deftly concealed and vividly nonpedantic—Encore hopes to serve a vast new field.”
Use nonpedantic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nonpedantic means Alternative form of non-pedantic..
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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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