pedantic
/pəˈdæn.tɪk/
pedantic
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- 1.
Overly concerned with minor details or rules, or displaying academic learning ostentatiously.
"He was a pedantic man who would always correct your grammar."
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He is so pedantic about grammar.
He is so pedantic about grammar.
Don't be so pedantic; it's just a small mistake.
Don't be so pedantic; it's just a small mistake.
The professor's pedantic lectures bored the students.
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How do you pronounce pedantic?
pedantic is pronounced [/pəˈdæn.tɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does pedantic mean?
pedantic means "pedantic". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is pedantic?
pedantic is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "He is so pedantic about grammar." — used to mean "pedantic".
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