hairsplitter

noun /'hɜr,splɪtər/

Definition
a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'hairsplitter': She showed great hairsplitter during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
8
Length
12

Word Statistics

Length
12
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency

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