oversplit

noun, verb — 3 senses

oversplit

noun

Etymology From over- + split.

1

Acrobatics, Arts, Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Performing arts, Sports 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

oversplit

verb

Etymology From over- + split.

1

Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports To perform such a split.

2

To split into too many divisions or categories.

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