Definitionn. an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
Last update: July 23, 2015
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He was a naturalist, but absolutely devoid of the pedantry of science; a keen observer, but no retailer of disjointed facts. [Please select]
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They simply drop pedantry and exult in irresponsibility. [Please select]
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An excessive regard for disused metaphor savours of pedantry: disregard is inelegant. [Please select]
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Came an interlude of fanaticism or pedantry, when all the pressure was upon exact doctrine. [Please select]
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Pedantry and affectation began to take the place of boldness and strength. [Please select]
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There was no one in authority to tell her--check, guide, or direct her in the revolt from dogmatism, pedantry, sophistry and conventionalism. [Please select]
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This is the very pedantry of perfection, and makes the scenery somewhat better than the actors. [Please select]
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