pedantically

pe·dan·tic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-dan-tik]
- /pəˈdæn tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-dan-tik]
- /pəˈdæn tɪk/

Definitions of pedantically word

adjective pedantically ostentatious in one's learning. 1
adjective pedantically overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching. 1

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Origin of pedantically

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; pedant + -ic

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Parts of speech for Pedantically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pedantically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pedantically

adverb pedantically

fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.

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