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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pedantize

/ˈpɛdəntaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does pedantize mean?

verb

to make or treat someone as a pedant, or to be excessively concerned with minor details or rules. To pedantize something is to make it overly formal or pedantic.

Example

"The professor was accused of pedantizing the course material, making it too complicated for the students."

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