Splitter

/ˈsplɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or tool used for splitting or cutting something into parts.

He used a wood splitter to prepare logs for the fireplace.

A person or machine that divides something into parts.

The splitter in the factory efficiently divides the raw material into smaller sections.

In telecommunications, a device that divides a signal into multiple outputs.

The network splitter allows multiple devices to connect to the same internet line.

A person who causes division or disagreement.

Her comments at the meeting marked her as a splitter among the team members.

Derived from the verb 'split', adding the agent suffix '-er'.

split the difference

To find a compromise between two amounts.

split hairs

To make overly fine or trivial distinctions.

split second

A very brief moment of time.

split

To divide or separate into parts.

splitting

The process of dividing or separating.

A person who takes a lot of breaks or disrupts workflow.

He's such a splitter, always stepping out for coffee.

In gaming, someone who leaves or disconnects from a game unexpectedly.

Don't be a splitter during the raid!