caviling

Meanings

• Verb

  Quibbling or carping over trifles; making petty objections.

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Synonyms

be hypercritical , nitpick , pettifog , split hairs

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caviling
quarreling , smiling , filing , piling

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Variants

List of all variants of caviling that leads to same result
cavil , caviled , caviler , cavilers , caviling , cavilled , caviller , cavillers , cavilling , cavils

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to gape or yawn' in Middle English, later developed the meaning of 'making petty objections'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'caviling' comes from the Middle English word 'cavelen', which meant 'to gape or yawn'.

2. Caviling is often used in a negative context, but it can also be seen as a necessary part of critical thinking and problem-solving.

3. The word 'cavil' can also refer to a small piece of meat, especially a piece of liver or sweetbread, but this usage is less common.

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Related Concepts

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1. quibbling: A similar behavior to caviling, but with a stronger emphasis on making arguments based on technicalities or semantics.

2. nitpicking: A synonym for caviling, but with a slightly more negative connotation, implying a focus on insignificant or trivial details to the point of annoyance.

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Culture

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Caviling is often used in literature and speech to describe someone who is being overly critical or nitpicking. It can be seen as a negative behavior and is often used to criticize someone for focusing on insignificant details.

How to Memorize "caviling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making small, petty objections or criticisms, focusing on insignificant details.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone who is being overly critical or nitpicking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym CAVILING: 'C' for carping, 'A' for arguing, 'V' for quibbling, 'I' for insisting, 'L' for lingering, and 'G' for grousing.

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