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Synonyms for hairsplitting
ˈhɛərˌsplɪt ɪŋha·ir·split·ting

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  1. hairsplitting, word-splittingadjective

    making too fine distinctions of little importance

    "they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously"

    Synonyms:
    word-splitting

    Antonyms:
    imprecise

  2. finespun, hairsplittingadjective

    developed in excessively fine detail

    "finespun distinctions"

    Synonyms:
    finespun, delicate

    Antonyms:
    imprecise

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  1. hairsplittingadjective

    Synonyms:
    subtle, fine

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