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Definition of splitting

splitting

/ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ/
split · ting
Adverb:splittingly
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Plural:splittings
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• adjective

1

Extremely severe, intense, or painful, as if causing the head to burst (used almost exclusively of a headache).

Example

"She woke up with a splitting headache and had to rest in a dark room."

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• noun

1

The action or process of dividing, separating, or breaking something into parts.

Example

"The splitting of the atom marked a major turning point in modern physics."

2

In psychology, a defense mechanism in which a person perceives people, events, or the self in absolute terms as either entirely good or entirely bad, failing to integrate positive and negative qualities into a cohesive whole.

Example

"In clinical therapy, the counselor helped the patient recognize patterns of splitting in interpersonal relationships."

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• Rhymes for splitting

• Nearby Words

split peas
splits
splitter
splitting
splodge
splodgy
splosh

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Splitting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/splitting
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