"hypersplit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hypersplits [plural]
Etymology: hyper- + split Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hyper|split}} hyper- + split Head templates: {{en-noun}} hypersplit (plural hypersplits)
  1. 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: oversplit
    Sense id: en-hypersplit-en-noun-niRHHzOs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with hyper-

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