Associations to the word «Pedantic»

Wiktionary

PEDANTIC, adjective. Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.

Dictionary definition

PEDANTIC, adjective. Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada