Associations to the word «Pedantic»

Wiktionary

PEDANTIC, adjective. Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.

Dictionary definition

PEDANTIC, adjective. Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi