split hairs (Meaning)
split hairs
to apportion shares, to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something, to sever relations or connections, divided, fractured, to divide into parts or portions, to divide into shares, to mark (a ballot) or cast (a vote) for candidates of different parties, the act or process of splitting, to laugh heartily, to leave without delay, the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with the legs extended in a straight line and in opposite directions, heterozygous, divided by or in opinion, the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with legs extended at right angles to the trunk, to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration by fission, the act or process of splitting something (such as the stock of a corporation), to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers, to divide (a cause of action) into separate parts or claims in order to institute an action for less than all, the recorded time at or for a specific part of a race, to make oversubtle or trivial distinctions, to divide or separate as if by forcing apart, to become divided or separated, to arrive at a compromise, the quantity held by a split, to affect as if by cleaving or forcing apart, to divide between persons, leave, to divide into groups or parts, a faction formed in this way, to become separated off, divided into portions, parts, or fragments, divided by or as if by splitting, to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value, to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value see also stock split, to break apart, a wine bottle holding one quarter the usual amount or about .1875 liters (6 to 6.5 ounces), to remove by such separation, to affect as if by breaking up or tearing apart, to tear or rend apart, an ice cream sundae served over slices of fruit (such as banana), a narrow break made by or as if by splitting, to burst or break apart or in pieces, prepared for use by splitting, a division into or between divergent or antagonistic elements or forces, depart sense 1, to divide lengthwise or by layers, an arrangement of bowling pins left standing with space for pins between them, inform sense 2, tell, a piece split off or made thin by splitting, to become divided up or separated off, to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents, to become split lengthwise or into layers, to betray confidence, a product of division by or as if by splitting, to divide into factions, parties, or groups, to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties
Synonyms & Antonyms of split hairs
split hairs Sentence Examples
- The lawyer's meticulous nature led him to split hairs over every detail of the contract.
- The scientist's determination to find the truth had him splitting hairs to uncover the smallest of anomalies.
- The couple's constant arguments often centered on inconsequential matters, where they would split hairs over trivial issues.
- The politician's vague promises allowed him to split hairs and avoid making any concrete commitments.
- The artist spent countless hours splitting hairs, perfecting the fine details of their masterpiece.
- The historian's rigorous research involved splitting hairs to uncover the hidden truths behind historical events.
- The judge's impartiality required them to split hairs and weigh every nuance of the evidence presented.
- The accountant's meticulous approach involved splitting hairs to ensure the accuracy of every financial statement.
- The negotiator's skill lay in their ability to split hairs, identifying subtle differences in proposals that could lead to favorable outcomes.
- The linguist's extensive knowledge allowed them to split hairs and uncover the nuances and complexities of ancient languages.
FAQs About the word split hairs
to apportion shares, to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something, to sever relations or connections, divided, fractured, to divide into parts or
fuss,complain, carp, cavil, moan, nitpick, fault, mutter, kick, beef
back,praise, commend, support, recommend, compliment, approve,champion, endorse, applaud
The lawyer's meticulous nature led him to split hairs over every detail of the contract.
The scientist's determination to find the truth had him splitting hairs to uncover the smallest of anomalies.
The couple's constant arguments often centered on inconsequential matters, where they would split hairs over trivial issues.
The politician's vague promises allowed him to split hairs and avoid making any concrete commitments.
