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Synonyms for Pernickety (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details):
persnickety

WordNet sense 2 (giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness):
fastidious


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