QUIBBLING Meaning and
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Quibbling is a noun that refers to the act of engaging in petty or pedantic arguments or disputes, often over trivial or insignificant matters. It is characterized by the tendency to focus on minor details or technicalities rather than addressing the main or important points of a discussion. Quibbling typically involves nitpicking, bickering, or engaging in intricate and often meaningless arguments without adding real substance to the conversation.
People who engage in quibbling often employ clever and sometimes specious reasoning, such as hair-splitting logic or semantic games. They may seize upon small discrepancies, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in order to deflect attention away from the main topic or issue at hand. As a result, quibbling is frequently associated with attempts to avoid responsibility or accountability, delay decision-making, or to undermine the credibility of others.
Quibbling can be seen in various contexts, including academic debates, legal argumentation, political discourse, or everyday conversations. While some may view quibbling as a strategic tactic to score points or manipulate a situation to one's advantage, others consider it a tiresome and unproductive behavior that impedes progress, hinders effective communication, and diverts attention from the real matters at stake.
In summary, quibbling involves engaging in petty and often unhelpful arguments, focusing on minor details, and intentionally distracting from the core issues of a discussion, leading to a lack of substantive progress or understanding.
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Etymology of QUIBBLING
The word "quibble" originated from the late Middle English word "quiblen" or "quibbelen", which was derived from the Old English word "cwibbilian". This Old English word meant "to speak or argue fussily" or "to complain or to criticize". It is believed to have been influenced by related words such as "quiver" (to move with a slight trembling motion) and "quabbe" (meaning "to tremble" or "to shake"). Over time, "quibble" came to mean "to argue or raise objections about insignificant matters", and the noun form "quibbling" developed from this verb, generally referring to the act of bickering or finding fault in trivial or unimportant matters.
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