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Pedantic

Definition:

Adjective: Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly precise or formal, usually with a negative connotation.

Sense 1:

Adjective: Excessively concerned with details and rules

Example sentence: She became frustrated with the pedantic professor who insisted on strict adherence to the formatting guidelines.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Adopting a pedantic tone or style

Example sentence: The author's pedantic writing style made the book difficult to read, as it was filled with unnecessary jargon.

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