What does pilpul mean?
Pilpul means Synonym of sophistry, hair-splitting, quibbling..
Pilpul
/ˈpɪlˌpʊl/ · noun
Meaning
Synonym of sophistry, hair-splitting, quibbling..
Definitions by Sense
- Synonym of sophistry, hair-splitting, quibbling.
- (Judaism) Penetrating investigation, disputation, and drawing of conclusions, especially in Talmudic study.
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Word Forms
- pilpl
- pilpool
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What is a synonym for pilpul?
Common synonyms include sophistry, hair-splitting, quibbling.
What is the opposite of pilpul?
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