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Meaning of splitting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

splitting

verb

Definitions

  1. Of something solid, to divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.

    Example: He has split his lip.

    Synonyms:cleave
  2. Of something solid, particularly wood, to break along the grain fully or partly along a more or less straight line.

  3. To share; to divide.

    Example: We split the money among three people.

  4. To leave.

    Example: Let's split this scene and see if we can find a real party.

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance where something splits.

  2. A division in the mind, or affecting one's sense of self.

  3. The cleavage of a covalent bond.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Resembling the sound of something being split or ripped.

  2. Very rapid.

    Example: They moved at a splitting pace.

  3. Severe.

    Example: I have a splitting headache.