English Explanatory Dictionary

hairsplit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make fine distinctions concerning.
  2. To split hairs.
noun
  1. A fine distinction.

Word forms

hairsplit hairsplits hairsplitting

Etymology

From hair + split; see split hairs.

Related words

hairsplitter
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