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Hairsplitter

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hair·split·ting  (hârspltng)
n.
The making of unreasonably fine distinctions.

hairsplitter n.
hairsplitting adj.
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Noun1.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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Your beloved executive is turning fifty and you''d like to give a special present to make his birthday extra special But the problem is, finding a special gift can be a major hairsplitter for you Your beloved executive is turning fifty and you''d like to give a special present to make his birthday extra special.
Often, it is implied that the answer is apparent' and those who attempt to spot cracks in the uniform edifice of valuation theory (predicated on MPT) are unreasonable hairsplitters.
Whitehall hairsplitters may claim there's a difference but if there is I wouldn't like to live on it.
 
 
 
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