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pedantically

/pɪˈdæn.tɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

/pɪˈdæn.tɪ.kəl.i/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'педантичным образом' — то есть чрезмерно озабоченный мелкими деталями, правилами или формальной правильностью, часто в раздражающей или излишне строгой манере. Используется для описания поведения, сосредоточенного на тривиальных аспектах знаний или точности.

An adverb meaning 'in a pedantic manner' — that is, excessively concerned with minor details, rules, or formal correctness, often in a way that is annoying or overly strict. It is used to describe behavior that focuses on trivial points of learning or precision.

  1. In a pedantic mannerC2formal

    In a way that is overly concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, especially in teaching or displaying knowledge.

    ruПедантично

    • He corrected her grammar pedantically, even though the meaning was clear.
    • The professor explained the theory pedantically, losing the students' attention.
    • She pedantically listed every single exception to the rule.

    Synonymsdidacticallydogmaticallyfastidiouslyfussilymeticulouslypunctiliouslysententiously

    Antonymsbroadlycarelesslygenerallylooselypermissively

Forms
  • more pedantically comparative form
  • most pedantically superlative form