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hairsplitter

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hairsplitter has 1 sense
  1. hairsplitter - a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions
    --1 is a kind of
    disputant, controversialist, eristic

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Hairsplitter

Noun:

A person who excessively focuses on minor details or makes fine distinctions.

Example sentence:

The lawyer was known as a hairsplitter, always finding ways to argue over the tiniest points.


Noun:

A thin tool or implement with a fine edge used for splitting hairs, typically in the context of grooming or hairdressing.

Example sentence:

The hairstylist skillfully utilized a hairsplitter to trim the client's bangs with precision.


Adjective:

Characterizing or pertaining to someone or something that is overly meticulous or pedantic.

Example sentence:

His hairsplitter approach to problem-solving often resulted in unnecessary delays in project completion.

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