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Meaning of splinter
A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece.
Etymology of splinter
The word "splinter" originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word "splinten", which is derived from the Old English word "splinter", meaning "to split" or "to divide".
Historically, the word "splinter" was used to describe a small, thin, sharp piece of wood or other material that had broken off from a larger piece, and over time its meaning has expanded to include small groups that have broken away from larger groups.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece.
- * A small group that has broken away from a larger group, especially a political party.
Usage Examples
- She got a splinter in her finger while working with wood.
- * The political party suffered a splinter group that disagreed with its leadership.
Antonyms
whole
intact
unbroken
complete
entire
solid
unified
unsplit
unseparated
undivided
connected
linked
joined
united
merged
combined
integrated
cohesive
harmonious