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hairsplitting meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of hairsplitting at MeaningMonkey.org. hairsplitting meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.HAIRSPLITTING noun
Definition of hairsplitting (noun)
- making too fine distinctions of little importance
- "they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously"
- synonyms: word-splitting
HAIRSPLITTING adjective
Definition of hairsplitting (adjective)
- developed in excessively fine detail
- "finespun distinctions"
- synonyms: finespun
Source: Princeton University Wordnet