oversplit

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ split.

Noun

oversplit (plural oversplits)

  1. (gymnastics, acrobatics) 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

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Verb

oversplit (third-person singular simple present oversplits, present participle oversplitting, simple past and past participle oversplit)

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

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