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Meaning of hairsplitter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A stickler person who makes extremely, possibly excessively, fine distinctions (who would separate something as fine as a hair into two pieces and distinguish them).

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Hairsplitting Hairspring Hairston hairstone hairstreak hairstring

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