Talmudic
ɪk, tæl‐ adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the Talmud.
2.
characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.
Related forms
post-Tal·mud·ic, adjective
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Talmud (ˈtælmʊd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the primary source of Jewish religious law, consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara |
| 2. | either of two recensions of this compilation, the Palestinian Talmud of about 375 |
| [C16: from Hebrew talmūdh, literally: instruction, from lāmadh to learn] | |
| Tal'mudic | |
| —adj | |
| Tal'mudical | |
| —adj | |
| 'Talmudism | |
| —n | |
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