English Explanatory Dictionary

oversplit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any split in which the angle formed by the legs measures greater than 180 degrees. Can be done to the front with either or both legs elevated, or in a straddle split with one or both legs elevated, or with a standing leg lift
verb
  1. To perform such a split.
  2. To split into too many divisions or categories.

Word forms

oversplit oversplits oversplitting

Etymology

From over- + split.

Synonyms

hypersplit
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