Associations to the word «Pedantry»

Wiktionary

PEDANTRY, noun. An excessive attention to detail or rules.
PEDANTRY, noun. An instance of such behaviour.
PEDANTRY, noun. An overly ambitious display of learning.

Dictionary definition

PEDANTRY, noun. An ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning.

Wise words

Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.
William Shakespeare