English · Word Candidate

splitting

/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: splittings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An instance where something splits.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A division in the mind, or affecting one's sense of self.

Noun

Examples

In other words, something troubling, such as being discovered in the toilets in a shaming way, can be both remembered and also pushed to the periphery of consciousness, a process that psychotherapists refer to as ‘splitting’.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Resembling the sound of something being split or ripped.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Very rapid.

Adjective

Examples

They moved at a splitting pace.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “splitting” mean?

An instance where something splits.

Is “splitting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.