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Hairsplitting word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "hairsplitting" word

[noun] making too fine distinctions of little importance; "they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously"
[adjective] developed in excessively fine detail; "finespun distinctions"
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\Hair"split`ting\, a. Making excessively nice or trivial distinctions in reasoning; subtle. -- n. The act or practice of making trivial distinctions. The ancient hairsplitting technicalities of special pleading. --Charles Sumner.

Synonyms for hairsplitting

finespun, precise, word-splitting

See also: differentiation | distinction |

Related terms: bad press, caviling, chicane, critical, criticism, distinguishment, evasive, faultfinding, finespun, microscopic distinction, nit, overmeticulousness, overnice, overscrupulousness, quibble, reflection, reproachfulness, shuffling, slam, stricture, tergiversation, trifling

The fun area, different aproach to word »hairsplitting«

Let's analyse "hairsplitting" as pure text. This string has Thirteen letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 30.8% of vowels is 7.8% less then average English word. Written in backwards: GNITTILPSRIAH. Average typing speed for these characters is 3610 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: hairsplitting: 1 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 28, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: hairsplitting: 8 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 3 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 7 = 72, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (3) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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