Pedantic

adjective

/pəˈdæn.tɪk/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveLike a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

2.adjectiveBeing showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.

3.adjectiveBeing finicky or fastidious, especially with language.

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