PEDANTISM

Etymology

Noun

pedantism (plural pedantisms)

(rare) Behaving or acting in the manner of a pedant.

Synonyms

• pedanticism

• pedantry (more common)

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Ped"ant*ism, n.

Definition: The office, disposition, or act of a pedant; pedantry. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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