No. 7,827 in Russian
кавилла
The Russian word "кавилла" means "quibble" or "cavil" — a petty or unnecessary objection.
In a sentence
Он проявил кавиллу в деталях проекта.
He showed cavilling in the details of the project.
In this sentence, 'кавилла' refers to meticulous attention to minor or inconsequential details, often implying unnecessary fuss or nitpicking.
Её кавилла становится причиной задержек.
Her cavilling becomes the reason for delays.
Here, 'кавилла' is used to describe trivial objections or unnecessary considerations that impede progress.
Некоторым нравится кавиллой отвлекать внимание от главного.
Some like to use cavilling to divert attention from the main point.
In this context, 'кавилла' indicates a rhetorical strategy to distract by focusing on less relevant issues.
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