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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any split in which the angle formed by the legs measures greater than 180 degrees. Can be done to the front with either or both legs elevated, or in a straddle split with one or both legs elevated, or with a standing leg lift

Verb

1. 1
   To perform such a split.
2. 2
   To split into too many divisions or categories. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

hypersplithypersplitoverdivide

Etymology

From over- + split.

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