Definition of hairsplitting

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  • hairsplitting is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • hairsplitting is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • hairsplitting is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of hairsplitting

  • making too fine distinctions of little importance (noun)

    Examples

    1. they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously

    Synonyms

    1. word-splitting
  • developed in excessively fine detail (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. finespun

See definition of hairsplitting in Merriam Webster