Etymology

pedantism

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Today it means: Behaving or acting in the manner of a pedant; pedantry. Full definition →

First used 16th c.
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From pedant + -ism.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Behaving or acting in the manner of a pedant; pedantry.

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