noun
pedant
Pedant (noun) means someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
noun
1
Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
2
Someone who cares too much about small, unimportant details of correctness.
3
A person who works as a teacher or schoolmaster.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French pedant, pedante, from Italian pedante (“a teacher, schoolmaster, pedant”), which was associated with the unrelated Italian pedagogo (“teacher, pedagogue”). Compare French pédant.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pedant?
"pedant" (noun) means someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way.
What is another word for pedant?
Other words for "pedant" include bookworm, scholastic.
What is the opposite of pedant?
The opposite of "pedant" is maverick.
What are the different meanings of pedant?
"pedant" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who insists on strict, minor points of language and shows off their knowledge in a boring way; 2. Someone who cares too much about small, unimportant details of correctness; 3. A person who works as a teacher or schoolmaster.
