Is It Pedantry or Pedanticism?

noun, plural ped·ant·ries. the character, qualities, practices, etc., of a pedant, especially undue display of learning. slavish attention to rules, details, etc. an instance of being pedantic: the pedantries of modern criticism.

Is Pedanticism a word?

1. the character or practices of a pedant, as excessive display of learning.

What does pedantry mean?

(pedəntri ) uncountable noun. If you accuse someone of pedantry, you mean that you disapprove of them because they pay excessive attention to unimportant details or traditional rules, especially in connection with academic subjects.