HAIRSPLITTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

making too fine distinctions of little importance

Example: they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously

Categories: Differentiation, Distinction

Synonyms

Hairsplitting, Finespun, Word-splitting

🔗 Related Words

hair – A related word in the same word family.

splitting – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with HA

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Words that End with NG ⬅️

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