Definition of Pedant

1. Noun. A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit.

Exact synonyms: Bookworm, Scholastic
Specialized synonyms: Purist
Generic synonyms: Bookman, Scholar, Scholarly Person, Student
Derivative terms: Pedantic

Definition of Pedant

1. n. A schoolmaster; a pedagogue.

Definition of Pedant

1. one who flaunts his knowledge [n -S] : PEDANTIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pedant

pedalier
pedaliers
pedaling
pedalled
pedaller
pedallers
pedalling
pedalo
pedaloes
pedalos
pedals
pedal extremity
pedal point
pedal pusher
pedal system
pedant (current term)
pedantic
pedantical
pedantically
pedantries
pedantry
pedantry
pedants
pedata
pedate
pedate
pedately
pedate leaf
pedatifid
pedatrophia

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