pedanticism

[ puh-dan-tuh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. pedantry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedanticism¹

First recorded in 1840–50; pedantic + -ism

Example Sentences

This production has no pedanticism.

From New York Times

Roman′ticism, the revolt from the severity, pedanticism, and commonplaceness of a classical or pseudo-classical to a more picturesque, original, free and imaginative style in literature and art, marking the close of the 18th century: romantic feeling; Roman′ticist; Roman′ticness.

From Project Gutenberg

Such illustrious names should certainly be preserved in their integrity, and even pedanticism might blush at corrupting such "household words."

From Project Gutenberg

Havel's first script, The Garden Party, a surreal satire of communist pedanticism, was produced at home in 1963 and in at least seven other nations -- in 18 separate theaters in West Germany.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is time language was dealt with with a little more scientific reverence and a little less insolent pedanticism.

From Time Magazine Archive