The Only Use
pedantic
in
A Wrinkle in Time
(Edited)
- His voice took on the dry, pedantic tones of Mr. Jenkins.
p. 153.7pedantic = with excessive concern for formal rules, details, or book learning
Definitions:
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(pedantic) too concerned with formal rules, details, or book learning
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In historic literature, you may see pedant used as a synonym for school teacher.