Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:dictionary
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| gptkbp:defines |
a trivial objection or criticism
to make petty or unnecessary objections |
| gptkbp:etymology |
from Latin 'cavillari' meaning 'to jest, to mock'
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| gptkbp:opposedBy |
accept
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:adjective
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| gptkbp:synonym |
nitpick
quibble |
| gptkbp:uses |
He caviled at the conditions of the agreement.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Twelve_Colonies
gptkb:Fall_of_the_Twelve_Colonies |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cavil
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