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pedestrial


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to pedestrians or to travel on foot.

    - "The pedestrian crossing sign indicates that it is safe for people to walk across the street."
    - "The pedestrian bridge connects the two sides of the river for those traveling on foot."

Variants
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pedestrian , pedestrians , pedestrian crossing , foot traffic , pedestrian traffic , pedestrian/foot traffic
Etymology
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From Latin pēdēs ('foot') + -ter ('pertaining to')


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pedestrian' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In some parts of Europe, pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles, a concept known as 'priorité à pied'.


Related Concepts
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  1. traffic: Pedestrians are a significant factor in traffic safety and management, particularly in urban areas.

  2. sidewalk: Sidewalks are a common infrastructure feature for pedestrians, providing a safe and accessible space for walking.


Culture
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The term 'pedestrian' is often used to describe something that is unremarkable or uninteresting, particularly in the context of art or literature. For example, a pedestrian novel might be one that lacks originality or excitement.

How to Memorize "pedestrial"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'pedestrian' written out. Remember that it comes from the Latin words for 'foot' and 'pertaining to'.
    - Imagine people walking on a sidewalk or crossing a street at a crosswalk.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pedestrian' with walking or traveling on foot. Think of the contrast between pedestrians and vehicles on the road.
    - Associate the word with the infrastructure that supports pedestrian travel, such as sidewalks and crosswalks.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Pedestrian' starts with the same letters as 'People Eating and Drinking Together Safely'.


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