splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər 

1

: one that splits

2

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper

3

: split-fingered fastball

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, the splitter’s Run Value is zero. —Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025

Every aerodynamic surface has been revised, including a larger front splitter and new fender louvers, both of which come as part of the Evolution aero package, which also includes suspension adjustments and comfort improvements. —New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025

The front splitter incorporates two air curtains that direct the air parallel to the wheels, reducing drag (and feeding cooling air to the radiators). —Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Yates spent time on the IL with a hamstring injury earlier this season and his lower-body issues might have affected his mechanics, leading to a lack of effectiveness with his splitter. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter

Rhymes for splitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• titter