Pedantic Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for pedantic.
pedantic
pedantic
/pəˈdæn.tɪk/
anal-retentive
fussy
nit-picky
nit-picky
ostentatious
pedagogical
pretentious
fussy
nit-picky
fastidious
Examples
- Removing these details was pedantic and peevish.
- That is overly pedantic.
- As instruction it is pedantic to the extreme.
- The move was extremely pedantic.
- In regular conversation, the term is pedantic.
- The pedant in me will thank you.
- This discussion smacks of pedantic frivolousness.
- In reality, he was pedantic, officious and uncompassionate.
- On this material, the pedantic scruples of pilpul are exercised.
- Stop trying to be pedantic and switch the subject.
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
adjective
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A smart man wearing a pendant engraving all his achievement to show off.
"Ped + Antic. The teacher’s strict like an ant, making a big deal of small rules."
"Ped + Ant + Tic. A small ant focuses on tiny details, being very picky and fussy."
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