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PEDANTIC

of, relating to, or being a pedant

The meaning of the word pedantic is of, relating to, or being a pedant.

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recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
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annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
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