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Rarepedantic
The correct spelling is pedantic.
How to pronounce pedantic
/pəˈdæn.tɪk/
adjectiveIPA: /pəˈdæn.tɪk/
Say it like: Ped-ant-ic
The correct spelling is pedantic. Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
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Definition
adjective
- 1.Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
- 2.Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
- 3.Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.
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