splitting
ˈsplɪtɪŋ
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Definition of splitting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
divisioninstance where something divides into parts
  • The splitting of the log was quick.
division partition
2.
painsharp, severe pain, usually in the head
  • He complained of a splitting headache after the loud concert..
headache migraine
3.
psychologyTECH.division in the mind affecting self-perceptionTECH.
  • Splitting can complicate one's sense of identity.
dissociation fragmentation
4.
chemistryTECH.the cleavage of a covalent bondTECH.
  • Splitting occurs during the chemical reaction.
cleavage division separation

Adjective

1.
painseverely painful, especially of a headache
  • She had a splitting headache after the long day.
excruciating throbbing
2.
speedDatedvery rapid or fastDated
  • He made a splitting dash to catch the bus.
rapid speedy swift
3.
noiseresembling a sound of violent tearing
  • The splitting noise startled everyone in the room.
ripping shredding tearing
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Expressions with splitting

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suffer from a very strong and painful headache
I have a splitting headache after that loud concert.
feel very strong pain or pressure in the head
My head is splitting after that loud concert!
very severe headache causing intense pain
She couldn't concentrate because of a splitting headache.
someone who makes others laugh a lot
At the party, John was a person splitting sides.
motorcycle riding between lanes of slow traffic
Lane splitting can save time during traffic jams.
equipment designed for cutting and shaping stones
The stone splitting machine is essential for the masonry workshop.

Origin of splitting

Old English, splitan (to split)

Terms with splitting included in their meaning

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action
open something by breaking or splitting it
tools
tool with a thick and thin edge for splitting
general
the process of breaking or splitting something
group unity
stop a group from splitting or falling apart
tools
triangular tool for splitting or securing objects
growth
act of growing or splitting into branches
process
the act of splitting or cleaving
nuclear physics
process of splitting an atomic nucleus

Examples of splitting in a sentence

  • There was a splitting of opinions at the meeting.
  • She felt a splitting pain in her temples.
  • A splitting sensation made it hard to concentrate.
  • Therapists often encounter splitting in their patients.
  • Splitting can lead to challenges in emotional regulation.
  • Bond splitting is crucial in organic synthesis.

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  1. French:division, atroce, ...
  2. German:Spaltung, hämmernd, ...
  3. Italian:divisione, lancinante, ...
  4. Spanish:división, intenso, ...
  5. Portuguese:divisão, atroz, ...
  6. Chinese:分裂, 剧烈的, ...
  7. Japanese:分割, 激しい, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْقِسَام, مُمَزِّق, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּצוּל, עַז, ...
  10. Russian:раскол, раскалывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розколювання, розколюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजन, भयंकर, ...
split
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Definition of split - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
physical divisiontr.divide something solid along a straight linetr.
  • He split the log with an axe.
cleave separate
2.
divisiontr./intr.share something by dividing ittr./intr.
  • They agreed to split the winnings equally..
divide partition share
3.
movementintr.USleave a place or group, often suddenlyintr.US
  • He split from the party without saying goodbye..
depart leave

Noun

1.
damagelong crack or tear in something
  • The split in the wall was getting bigger.
fissure gap rift
2.
ownershipportion or share of something
  • They agreed on a 50-50 split of the profits.
3.
groupsdivision or separation within a group
  • The split in the party caused a lot of tension.
division rift separation

Adjective

1.
generaldivided into parts or sections
  • The split board was difficult to repair.
divided separated
2.
conflicthaving a sharp difference of opinion
  • The committee was split on the decision to fund the project..
disunited divided
3.
coffeeUScomprising half decaffeinated and half caffeinated espressoUS
  • I ordered a split coffee for a balanced taste.
mixed
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Images of split

  • split: long crack or tear in something
    long crack or tear in something
  • split: maneuver in gymnastics or dance
    maneuver in gymnastics or dance

Expressions with split

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stop being together as a group
The band decided to split up after the tour.
separate from a larger group or structure
The small faction decided to split off from the main party..
argue about trivial details unnecessarily
He tends to split hairs during every discussion.
ballot with candidates from multiple parties
She cast a split ticket in the election.
share the payment of a bill among multiple people
They decided to split the bill after dinner.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.

Origin of split

Old English, splittan (to split)

Examples of split in a sentence

  • The river split the town into two parts.
  • They decided to split the bill.
  • We will split the responsibilities evenly.
  • She decided to split from the group after the argument.
  • They split from the meeting early to catch a train.
  • They split amicably and remained friends.

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  1. French:fendre, fente, ...
  2. German:spalten, Riss, ...
  3. Italian:spaccare, crepa, ...
  4. Spanish:partir, grieta, ...
  5. Portuguese:dividir, fenda, ...
  6. Chinese:劈开, 裂缝, ...
  7. Japanese:割る, ひび, ...
  8. Arabic:شَقَّ, شَقّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַקֵּעַ, סֶדֶק, ...
  10. Russian:разрубить, трещина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розколоти, тріщина, ...
  12. Hindi:चीरना, दरार, ...

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