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pedetentous, a. rare.|pɛdɪˈtɛntəs|
[f. L. pedetent-im, -tempt-im step by step, cautiously (F. pede-m foot + tend-ĕre, tent- to stretch) + -ous.]
Proceeding step by step, advancing cautiously.
1837Syd. Smith Let. to Archd. Singleton Wks. 1859 II. 286 That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behoves the wise and virtuous improver to walk. 1862Edin. Rev. Jan. 65 Their admission to political privileges should be one of gradual and pedetentous elevation. |