Definition of Hairsplitter

1. Noun. A disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions.

Generic synonyms: Controversialist, Disputant, Eristic

Definition of Hairsplitter

1. n. One who makes excessively nice or needless distinctions in reasoning; one who quibbles.

Definition of Hairsplitter

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairsplitter

hairlock
hairlocks
hairnet
hairnets
hairpiece
hairpieces
hairpin
hairpin
hairpins
hairpin bend
hairpin loop
hairpin loops
hairs
hairsbreadth
hairsbreadths
hairsplitter (current term)
hairsplitters
hairsplitting
hairsplittings
hairspray
hairsprays
hairspring
hairsprings
hairst
hairsted
hairsting
hairstreak
hairstreaks
hairstreak butterfly
hairsts

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