Meaning Of The Word Hairsplitting

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What's The Definition Of Hairsplitting?

hairsplitting in American English
making overnice or petty distinctions; quibbling
adjective: characterized by such distinctions
noun: the making of unnecessarily fine distinctions

hairsplitting in British English
adjective: occupied with or based on petty distinctions
noun: the making of petty distinctions

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