pediculous

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing great care and attention to detail, especially in the preparation and application of medical or cosmetic treatments, such as foot care.

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Variants

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pediculous

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Etymology

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From Latin pediculus, meaning 'a small foot' or 'a footman'. The term came to be used metaphorically to refer to someone who pays great attention to detail, particularly in the context of foot care.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pediculous' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literary or medical contexts.

2. In the medical field, 'pediculous' is used to describe the careful removal of tissue or structures that are closely adhered to a bone or other structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. meticulous: A synonym of 'pediculous', meaning showing great attention to detail.

2. fastidious: Another synonym of 'pediculous', meaning showing excessive care and attention to detail, often to the point of being annoying or interfering.

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Culture

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The term 'pediculous' has been used in literature and art to describe characters or situations where great care and attention to detail are important. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Daisy Buchanan is described as 'pediculous' in her dressing and grooming.

How to Memorize "pediculous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone carefully applying lotion to their feet or trimming their toenails. Visualize the attention and care they are putting into the task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pediculous' with the idea of taking your time and being thorough in your work or preparations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'pediculous' comes from the Latin word for 'small foot'. Visualize a small foot taking great care in its actions.

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