splitting
IPA: spɫˈɪtɪŋ
noun
- An instance where something splits.
- (psychology) A division in the mind, or affecting one's sense of self.
- (chemistry) The cleavage of a covalent bond.
adjective
- Resembling the sound of something being split or ripped.
- Very rapid.
- Severely painful.
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Examples of "splitting" in Sentences
- They are splitting the indivisible.
- I will concede the splitting of the pages.
- The splitting of the DC section is a bit of a headache.
- The “majority of the majority” was not interested in splitting the difference.
- But since splitting from the Liberal Party six years ago, his star has only risen.
- ` ` Talk about an unselfish play and a great play in splitting the defense like he did.
- Instead he is taking the same approach as the Democrats in splitting people up into groups.
- Not only have you succeeded in splitting the Democratic party but not you have seniors against youth.
- There is no “justice” in splitting seats between Democrats and Republicans simply for the sake of split seats.
- Water splitting is a complex chemical reaction that takes place in leaves, algae, phytoplankton, and other green organisms.
- In 2008 (after splitting from a major label himself) Mr. Reznor released a new 10-track album for free online with the statement, "This one's on me."
- And for those who haven't been following along, Heidi Klum already announced she's splitting from the lingerie brand and won't walk in this year's show.
- One often hears the term splitting the baby used to describe the actions of a judge or arbitrator who has reconciled opposing positions by what is better described as splitting the difference.