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Chrestomathic

Chresˊto-math′ic

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Adj.
Teaching what is useful.
“A chrestomathic school.”
Southey.

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chrestomathic

chrestomathic

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Adjective

chrestomathic (not comparable)

  1. (of teaching or learning) That has a practical use
    In an effort to assuage her chrestomathic appetite, Lucy has been taking classes at the local college for the past 12 years.
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