Pedantic and Prolix

Pedantic

Pedantic adjective - Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
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Synonyms for Pedantic

Prolix and pedantic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prolix" instead an adjective "Pedantic".

Nearby Words: pedantry, pedant

Prolix

Prolix adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Pedantic and prolix are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pedantic" instead an adjective "Prolix".

Nearby Word: prolixity
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