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Language is a communication tool. If you misuse language you will be badly understood. The solution is to use the correct word for what you mean, not to accuse

Language is a communication tool. If you misuse language you will be badly understood. The solution is to use the correct word for what you mean, not to accuse others of sophistry.

kjs3 4mo ago
How about 'pedantry'. I'd go with 'condescending', but that was clearly your intent.
- bmandale 4mo ago
  People misunderstood your original reply. Correcting you is not pedantry.