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hairsplitting
[hair-split-ing]
noun
the making of unnecessarily fine distinctions.
adjective
characterized by such distinctions.
the hairsplitting arguments of a political debate.
Synonyms: , ,
hairsplitting
/ ˈɛəˌɪɪŋ /
noun
the making of petty distinctions
adjective
occupied with or based on petty distinctions
Other 51Թ Forms
- hairsplitter noun
- ˈˌٳٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hairsplitting1
Example Sentences
Blame hairsplitting among generally like-minded Democrats and the lack of any real GOP competition to spur a deep and meaningful discussion.
These arguably hairsplitting thoughts nagged at me thanks to my job as a congressional correspondent focused on federal spending.
This may seem like hairsplitting, but it is not without import.
This may sound like hairsplitting, but when it comes to Verdi’s longest opera, less is less, even with a strong cast like the Met’s for this revival.
Whether you use gift or credit on the bathroom or bedroom is some microscopic hairsplitting.
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