CEFR B2

splitting

noun, adjective

Meaning

The action of dividing something into two or more parts, or the process of separating into distinct groups or factions.

The splitting of the atom released an enormous amount of energy.
After years of disagreements, the political party faced a difficult splitting into two smaller groups.

Synonyms: dividing, separating, cleaving, fracturing

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

The action of dividing something into two or more parts, or the process of separating into distinct groups or factions.

The splitting of the atom released an enormous amount of energy.
After years of disagreements, the political party faced a difficult splitting into two smaller groups.
She felt a splitting headache coming on, making it hard to concentrate.

splitting up (phrasal verb): To end a relationship or partnership. — "After ten years together, they decided on splitting up."
splitting hairs (idiom): To argue about very small, unimportant details. — "Let's not waste time splitting hairs over minor differences."
splitting the difference (idiom): To compromise by agreeing on a point halfway between two extreme positions. — "We couldn't agree on a price, so we ended up splitting the difference."

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