Hairsplitter

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hair·split·ting (hâr

spl

ng)

The making of unreasonably fine distinctions.

hairsplitter n.

hairsplitting adj.

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hairsplitter - a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

controversialist, disputant, eristic - a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

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