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- [ped-n-tree]
- /ˈpɛd n tri/
- /ˈped.ənt/
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- [ped-n-tree]
- /ˈpɛd n tri/
Definitions of pedantry word
- noun plural pedantry the character, qualities, practices, etc., of a pedant, especially undue display of learning. 1
- noun plural pedantry slavish attention to rules, details, etc. 1
- noun plural pedantry an instance of being pedantic: the pedantries of modern criticism. 1
- noun pedantry excessive concern with details 1
- uncountable noun pedantry If you accuse someone of pedantry, you mean that you disapprove of them because they pay excessive attention to unimportant details or traditional rules, especially in connection with academic subjects. 0
- noun pedantry the habit or an instance of being a pedant, esp in the display of useless knowledge or minute observance of petty rules or details 0
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Origin of pedantry
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85, pedantry is from the Italian word pedanteria. See pedant, -ry
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Parts of speech for Pedantry
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pedantry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pedantry
noun pedantry
- arrayal — the act or process of arraying
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- bravure — Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
- display — to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign.
- for show — in order to impress, for display only
adjective pedantry
- hairsplitting — the making of unnecessarily fine distinctions.
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