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Hairsplitter

see synonyms of hairsplitter

Noun

1. hairsplitter

a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

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Hairsplitter

see synonyms of hairsplitter
noun
1. 
the making of petty distinctions
adjective
2. 
occupied with or based on petty distinctions

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Hairsplitter

see synonyms of hairsplitter
adjective, noun
making overnice or petty distinctions; quibbling

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Hairsplitter

see synonyms of hairsplitter
n.
The making of unreasonably fine distinctions.

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