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hairsplit.

To make fine distinctions concerning.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To make fine distinctions concerning.

    transitive
  2. To split hairs.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From hair + split; see split hairs.

noun
  1. A fine distinction.

    It's an arguable distinction, but I think it's a hairsplit.
Where this word comes from

From hair + split; see split hairs.

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