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pedantic

adjective

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Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.

The pedantic correction distracted from the main point of the discussion.
Dictionary practice example.
The discussion quickly turned pedantic as each participant tried to sound more learned than all the others.
Adapted from the original study notes.
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