pedantic

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pedantic

(adjective)

Meaning

excessively concerned with minor details

Example

"Her pedantic approach to studying often confused her classmates."

Synonyms

meticulousfastidiousnitpicking

Antonyms

carelessimprecise

More about this word

Word origin
From Italian 'pedante', meaning a teacher or schoolmaster.
Related word forms
  • noun: pedant
  • adverb: pedantically

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