What does pedetentous mean?
Pedetentous means (obsolete) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously..
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/ˌpɛdɪˈtɛntəs/ · adjective
(obsolete) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously..
that pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous improver to walk
Use pedetentous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pedetentous means (obsolete) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously..
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that pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous improver to walk
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