TALMUDIC

Etymology

Adjective

Talmudic (not comparable)

Of, or relating to the Talmud.

(by extension) Characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.

Source: Wiktionary


Tal*mud"ic, Tal*mud"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. talmudique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Talmud; contained in the Talmud; as, Talmudic Greek; Talmudical phrases. Lightfoot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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