English Dictionary

sumpsimus

noun

Adherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term in rejection of a more common (but technically incorrect) form. / A person obstinate or zealous about such correctness; a pedant.

The sumpsimus of the ancient text was carefully preserved in the museum.

意味（1）

Adherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term in rejection of a more common (but technically incorrect) form.

I'll not change my old mumpsimus for your new sumpsimus!

意味（2）

A person obstinate or zealous about such correctness; a pedant.