If someone is "pedantic" is that a good thing? What does that word mean?

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2007-11-08 03:55:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

The word pedantic carries a negative connotation. It infers that one pays undue attention to book learning and formal rules.

2007-11-08 04:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Stickler for detail. It means they like something done thoroughly a particular way.
Can be good or bad, depending on the context.

2007-11-08 12:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by pluginmaybe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋