Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pedantry

noun

/ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

Definition

Excessive concern for minor details and rules, especially in teaching.

Examples

The teacher’s pedantry made her students lose interest in the subject.
His pedantry was evident in the way he corrected every minor error in their essays.

Meaning

Pedantry refers to a display of knowledge that is often overly concerned with trivial details and formal rules, leading to a focus on the minutiae rather than the broader context.