Plural of hairsplitter; multiple people who argue about tiny, insignificant distinctions or differences.
Simple plural formation of hairsplitter by adding the standard English '-s' suffix. Maintains the metaphorical meaning of the singular form across multiple subjects.
In academic and legal fields, hairsplitters are actually necessary—lawyers and scientists need to split hairs to be precise, so what's annoying at a dinner party becomes essential in courtrooms and laboratories.
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