Talmudic

[ tahl-mood-ik, tal‐ ]

/ tɑlˈmʊd ɪk, tæl‐ /

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adjective

of or relating to the Talmud.

characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Talmudic

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Your cubicle mates pouring over their brackets with all of the serious intent and fevered diligence of Talmudic scholars.
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Talmudic sages for generations have pondered this profound question.
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In true Talmudic fashion, she thanked him, saying, “I love dispute, and this is a good and deep one.”
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These are Mishnaic and Talmudic statements, not the writings of contemporary rabbis.
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Sparing Talmudic interpretation, Mr. Ryan's vote was to cut taxes.
Paul Ryan Really Wants to Be President|Justin Green|January 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is well known, moreover, that even after the commencement of our era Babylon was the chief seat of Babbinic and Talmudic lore.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman
It is a kind of Talmudic scepticism, and utterly incompatible with any systematic study directed to some end.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.|Solomon Maimon
After my feelings had calmed down again, being mindful of the strict Talmudic laws, I wished to flee.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.|Solomon Maimon
From Fischer's account of the style of Maimon's works we have seen how his intellectual work was affected by his Talmudic studies.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.|Solomon Maimon
And thus we have in the Talmudic literature quite a good deal of speculation concerning God and man.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik