splitting

[ split-ing ]

adjective

1. being split or causing something to split.
2. violent or severe, as a headache.
3. very fast or rapid.

noun

1. Usually splittings. a part or fragment that has been split off from something:

   Some cavemen made their smaller tools from the splittings of stone.

splitting

/ ˈsplɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a headache) intolerably painful; acute
2. (of the head) assailed by an overpowering unbearable pain

noun

1. psychoanal the Freudian defence mechanism in which an object or idea (or, alternatively, the ego) is separated into two or more parts in order to remove its threatening meaning

Other Words From

• anti·splitting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of splitting¹

First recorded in 1585–95; split + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In response to the DOJ's filing in October, Google said "splitting off" parts of its business like Chrome or Android would "break them".

From BBC

She said: "Fascinating finds include loving letters from Eric's parents and a poignant message from Ernie Wise revealing how close the pair came to splitting up...thankfully that never happened."

From BBC

After sales stalled and difficult conversations with lenders, Ms Rowe agreed to replace the roof entirely, splitting the cost of nearly £10,000 with new buyers.

From BBC

Montreal previously considered the Rays’ concept of splitting the season between Florida and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

Our physical reality often finds it too much as well, splitting it apart any chance it gets.

From Salon

Related Words

• breakdown
• disintegration
• dissolution
• divorce
• separation
• split
• termination