bookishness

noun

as in pedantry

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  1. pedantry
  2. reading
Noun
  • One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning.
    — Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2026
  • Supporters of gender-affirming care say these claims amount to pedantry, as research shows gender-affirming care is associated with improvements in mental health.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 17 June 2026
Definition of pedantry
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  • If several hours of television or scrolling through social media are taking the place of exercise, in-person social interactions, reading or other mentally stimulating activities, that’s not ideal for brain health.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These were coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, systolic blood pressure, which is the upper number in a blood-pressure reading, and type 2 diabetes.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
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