Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pedantic.
How to pronounce pedantic:
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Pedantic - as an adjective satellite
Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
academic15donnish11Pedantic - as an adjective
Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.
Example Sentences
"He is a pedantic professor who corrects every grammar mistake."
"The pedantic editor made countless revisions to the article."
"She has a pedantic obsession with punctuation and grammar rules."
"His pedantic nature often leads to lengthy debates over semantics."
"I find his pedantic explanations irritating and unnecessary."
Word Game Points
Is PEDANTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pedantic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEDANTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PEDANTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pedantic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPEDANTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PEDANTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pedantic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPEDANTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
