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hairsplitting [ˈhɛəˌsplɪtɪŋ] n the making of petty distinctions adj
occupied with or based on petty distinctions hairsplitter n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations hairsplitting [ˈhɛəˌsplɪtɪŋ] 1. adj → pedante, cavilloso/a 2. n → pedanteria hairsplitting [ˈhɛəˌsplɪtɪŋ] 1. adj → pedante, cavilloso/a 2. n → pedanteria How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Edgar Hoover, The Washington Post opined, "This is no time for hairsplitting over lost liberties," Cole noted. ``There is some hairsplitting and nit-picking, but for the most part, the city and the department has stood tough and said there can't be more demands,'' Miscikowski said. Had it with parallel worlds that demand extensive research and hairsplitting exegesis? |
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