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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pedantical

/ˌpɛdˈæntɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does pedantical mean?

adjective

Given to or characterized by pedantry; excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

Example

"The pedantical professor was notorious for correcting his students' grammar in the most minute ways."

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