| Domain | Definition |
| Noah Webster | 1:
[Noun] That which is not pertinent; that which does not belong to the subject in hand; that which is of no weight. |
| 2:
[Noun] The state of not being pertinent. | | 3:
[Noun] Folly; rambling thought. [Little used.]. | | 4:
[Noun] Rudeness; improper intrusion; interference by word or conduct which is not consistent with the age or station of the person. [This is the most usual sense.] We should avoid the vexation and impertinence of pedants. | | 5:
[Noun] A trifle, a thing of little or no value. There are many subtile impertinencies learnt in schools-. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top |
