pedantry


ped·ant·ry

noun \ˈpe-dən-trē\
plural ped·ant·ries

Definition of PEDANTRY

1
: pedantic presentation or application of knowledge or learning
2
: an instance of pedantry

First Known Use of PEDANTRY

1612

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