Pedantic meaning and example sentences
Learning Pedantic in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.
Definition
Pedantic: Bilgiçlik taslayan, kuralcı
Example sentences
- The academic reviewer's comments were criticized for being overly pedantic and ignoring the project's innovation.
- The academic reviewer's comments were criticized for being overly pedantic and ignoring the project's innovation. (Akademik hakemin yorumları, aşırı derecede kuralcı (bilgiçlik taslayan) olması ve projenin yeniliğini görmezden gelmesi nedeniyle eleştirildi.)
- In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Pedantic when the meaning is "Bilgiçlik taslayan, kuralcı".
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Related words
Practice section
Reinforce Pedantic with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.