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Definition:

Adjective: excessively concerned with minor details and rules, especially in a pretentious or tedious way.

Adjective: overly meticulous or precise.

Example Sentences:

1. His pedantic teaching style made the lecture unbearable.
2. The proofreader's pedantic nature led to numerous delays in the publishing process.
3. She always felt annoyed by his pedantic corrections of her grammar.
4. Despite his extensive knowledge, his pedantic explanations often lost the interest of his audience.

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