deliberatelysplitting
verb (present participle)UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
US /dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
Splitting something on purpose, not by accident.
She was deliberately splitting the cookie in half so her brother could have some.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Dividing a group into smaller parts on purpose.
The teacher was deliberately splitting the class into small teams for the game.
3. Breaking something apart carefully and on purpose.
He was deliberately splitting the wood into thin pieces for the fire.
4. Sharing something by dividing it on purpose.
They were deliberately splitting the pizza so everyone got a slice.
5. Separating two things that were joined, done on purpose.
The scientist was deliberately splitting the mixture into two layers.