oversplit
oversplit noun: 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.
Noun
oversplit (plural oversplits)
- 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
- Synonyms:
- hypersplit
Verb
oversplit (third-person singular simple present oversplits, present participle oversplitting, simple past and past participle oversplit)
- To perform such a split.
- To split into too many divisions or categories.
Synonyms of oversplit
Forms of oversplit
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | oversplits |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | oversplits |
| present participle | oversplitting |
| past participle | oversplit |
| past | oversplit |
Origin of oversplit
From over- + split.
Questions about oversplit
- What does oversplit mean?
- Oversplit means 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.
- What part of speech is oversplit?
- Oversplit can be a noun or a verb.
- What is the plural of oversplit?
- The plural of oversplit is oversplits.
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