ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hairsplitting

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hairsplitting is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of hairsplit.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hairsplit.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative form of hair-splitting.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hairsplitting

Depending on context, synonyms include precise, finespun.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include precise, finespun, pedantry, fussing, fuss, pains.

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