Pedantry (⫽ˈpɛd.ən.tri⫽ PED-en-try) is an excessive concern with formalism, accuracy, and precision, or an ostentatious and arrogant show of learning. Stubborn and excessive concern with minor details and rules, demanding others to follow them.
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Pedantry (⫽ˈpɛd.ən.tri⫽ PED-en-try) is an excessive concern with formalism, accuracy, and precision, or an ostentatious and arrogant show of learning. Stubborn and excessive concern with minor details and rules, demanding others to follow them.