scantimonius

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who is excessively scrupulous or formal in behavior or speech.

  - "His scantimonious behavior made him unpopular among his colleagues."
  - "The scantimonious lawyer demanded every last detail before taking on a case."

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Variants

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santonin , santonins

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Etymology

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From Latin scantilabus, scantilabium, 'a thing that is easily moved, a trifle, a matter of small moment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scantimonious' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The word 'scantimonious' comes from the Latin word 'scantilabus', which means 'a thing that is easily moved'.

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Related Concepts

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1. scrupulous: Relating to or showing great care and attention to detail; meticulous.

2. pedantic: Showing an unjustifiably formal or excessively exacting attitude.

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Culture

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Scantimonious is often used to describe someone who is excessively formal or concerned with trivial matters. It can be used in a derogatory way to suggest that someone is being unnecessarily fussy or pedantic.

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