Hairsplitting
Hairsplitting noun - Making too fine distinctions of little importance.
Rigorousness and hairsplitting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigorousness" instead a noun "Hairsplitting".
Rigorousness
Rigorousness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Hairsplitting and rigorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hairsplitting" instead a noun "Rigorousness".
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