Lexic.us

Definition of Hairsplitting

1. Noun. Making too fine distinctions of little importance. "They didn't take his hairsplitting seriously"

2. Adjective. Developed in excessively fine detail. "Finespun distinctions"

Definition of Hairsplitting

1. a. Making excessively nice or trivial distinctions in reasoning; subtle.

Definition of Hairsplitting

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hairsplitting

hairnet hairnets hairpiece hairpieces hairpin hairpin hairpins hairpin bend hairpin loop hairpin loops

hairs hairsbreadth hairsbreadths hairsplitter hairsplitters hairsplitting (current term) hairsplittings hairspray hairsprays hairspring

hairsprings hairst hairsted hairsting hairstreak hairstreaks hairstreak butterfly hairsts hairstyle hairstyles

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