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pedant

Syllabification: (ped·ant)
Pronunciation: /ˈpednt/

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Definition of pedant

noun

  • a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French pédant, from Italian pedante, perhaps from the first element of Latin paedagogus (see pedagogue)

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