Pedantry

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛdəntri/

Definitions of pedantry

noun the quality of being pedantic

Example Sentences

A1 His constant pedantry about grammar rules annoys everyone in the office.

A2 The teacher's pedantry made it difficult for students to enjoy the subject.

B1 Her pedantry in following the recipe exactly led to a perfect dish.

B2 The editor's pedantry ensured that the manuscript was error-free.

C1 The professor's pedantry for accuracy in research was well-known in academic circles.

C2 The level of pedantry displayed by the art critic was legendary in the art world.

Examples of pedantry in a Sentence

formal His constant pedantry regarding grammar rules made it difficult to have a conversation with him.

informal I can't stand his pedantry when it comes to correcting people's pronunciation.

slang Stop being such a pedant with all your grammar pedantry!

figurative Her attention to detail bordered on pedantry, but it always resulted in flawless work.

Grammatical Forms of pedantry

• plural: pedantries
• comparative: more pedantic
• superlative: most pedantic
• present tense: pedants
• future tense: will pedant
• perfect tense: have pedanted
• continuous tense: are pedanting
• singular: pedantry
• positive degree: pedantic
• infinitive: to pedant
• gerund: pedanting
• participle: pedanted

Origin and Evolution of pedantry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pedantry' originated from the Latin word 'pedantia', which referred to the behavior of a schoolmaster or teacher who focused excessively on minor details and rules.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pedantry' has evolved to describe the excessive concern with minor details, rules, and formalism, often to the detriment of practicality or relevance. It is now used to criticize someone who is overly focused on trivial or narrow-minded aspects of knowledge.