splitting
UK: ˈsplɪtɪŋ | US: ˈsplɪtɪŋ
adj. causing a sharp, violent division or separation
n. the act of dividing something into parts
v. present participle of "split" (to divide or break apart)
The word "splitting" derives from the Middle Dutch "splitten," meaning "to break apart," which passed into English as "split." The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle or gerund, indicating an ongoing action or state. The morpheme "split" retains its core meaning of division, while "-ing" dynamically extends it to describe the process or result of that action.
The splitting of the atom revolutionized physics.
She felt a splitting headache after the loud concert.
The wood is splitting due to the dry weather.
Their disagreement led to a splitting of the team.
He focused on splitting the logs for the fire.