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pedantic in Greek

pedantic in Greek is σχολαστικός, δοκησίσοφος — pedantic means overly focused on formal rules, minor details, or technical correctness, often to an annoying degree.

pedantic in Greek

σχολαστικός
adj
Pronounced: scholastikos
Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.
δοκησίσοφος
adj
Pronounced: dokisisofos
Tending to show off one’s knowledge, often in a tiresome manner.

What does "pedantic" mean?

  1. adj Overly focused on formal rules, minor details, or technical correctness, often to an annoying degree.
    "His pedantic insistence on perfect grammar made the meeting drag on."
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pedantic in a sentence

  • His pedantic insistence on perfect grammar made the meeting drag on.
  • She gave a pedantic correction about the exact date instead of answering the real question.

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What is "pedantic" in Greek?

"pedantic" in Greek is σχολαστικός, δοκησίσοφος. pedantic means: Overly focused on formal rules, minor details, or technical correctness, often to an annoying degree.

How do you pronounce σχολαστικός?

"pedantic" in Greek is σχολαστικός, pronounced "scholastikos".

How do you use "pedantic" in a sentence?

Example: "His pedantic insistence on perfect grammar made the meeting drag on." In Greek, "pedantic" is σχολαστικός, δοκησίσοφος.

Are there other ways to say "pedantic" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "pedantic": σχολαστικός, δοκησίσοφος.

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