hairsplitting

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(her′split′iŋ)

adjective, noun

making overnice or petty distinctions; quibbling

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See hairsplitting in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The making of unreasonably fine distinctions.

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  • hairˈsplitˌter noun
  • hairˈsplitˌting adjective

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