Pedantic
Meaning: Overly concerned with minor details or rules, often in a way that shows off one's learning.
Example
- His pedantic corrections of everyone's grammar made group discussions tiresome.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms:
nitpickingfussyhair-splitting
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “pedantic”?
Answer: D) Overly concerned with minor details or rules, often in a way that shows off one's learning.
“Pedantic” means: Overly concerned with minor details or rules, often in a way that shows off one's learning.
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