pedestrian

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Latin pedester, root pedestri- (from pedes) + -an (suffix forming adjectives). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pəˈdɛstɹiən/ Hyphenation: pe‧des‧tri‧an === Adjective === pedestrian (comparative more pedestrian, superlative most pedestrian) (not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking. (comparable, figurative) Ordinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional. Synonyms: basic, routine; lackluster, middling; see also Thesaurus:common, Thesaurus:mediocre (dance) Pertaining to ordinary, everyday movements incorporated in postmodern dance. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === pedestrian (plural pedestrians) A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle. Synonyms: footer, footgoer, footfarer, footfolk Hyponym: (archaic) footman (dated) An expert or professional walker or runner; one who performs feats of walking or running. Synonym: walkist ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “pedestrian”, in Online Etymology Dictionary. === Anagrams === depainters, pedantries, prestained, præsident