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Definitions of mumpsimus in various dictionaries:
noun - a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable
MUMPSIMUS - A mumpsimus () is an action by a person who adheres to a routine, idea, custom, set of beliefs, or a certain use of language that has been shown to b...
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| 'The -, and 'well as we are' people' (Sydney Smith) |
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| Aug 7 2009 The Times - Specialist |
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| a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable |
| A traditional custom or idea adhered to although shown to be unreasonable. |
| A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform. |
| An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction. |
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| A mumpsimus () is an action by a person who adheres to a routine, idea, custom, set of beliefs, or a certain use of language that has been shown to be unreasonable or incorrect. For example, a person may continue to mispronounce and misunderstand the phrase all intents and purposes as all intensive purposes, even after being corrected. The term mumpsimus may also refer to the person who performs the action. |