Hairsplitting Synonyms

hârsplĭtĭng
Developed in excessively fine detail
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. unimportant
  2. minute
  3. finespun
  4. subtle
  5. overparticular
  6. overfastidious
  7. overmeticulous
Making too fine distinctions of little importance
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. word-splitting
  2. overfastidiousness
  3. overscrupulousness