Pedantic (adj): pə-dănˈtĭk
1) overly concerned with details, especially regarding book learning
2) making an inappropriate display of learning
3) being overly fastidious and /or pretentious about language
...related to the word pedant, which typically has a negative association and is generally a person who is overly concerned with, and overrates the importance of learning and formal rules.
Obsessive-compulsive behavior is an example of pedantry.
Sentence: My sister's pedantic behavior is characterized by the way she frequently brings words to my attention that I use or pronounce incorrectly.
not my sister of course!(?)
Use the word pedantic three times today. But be careful so as not to seem pedantic in your delivery. Have a fantastic weekend....see you Monday. Sentences anyone??
How about the word fastidious, from the definition above :)
ReplyDeleteokay....maybe not tomorrow, because it is pretty closely related to "pedantic"....but this week for sure!
ReplyDelete