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subtlety

nounfeminineformal/subtɨˈlezɐ/low

sub·ti·le·za

Definition

The quality of being subtle; delicacy, fineness, acuteness.
The subtlety of her writing style is remarkable.
He appreciated the subtlety of the flavour.
Common collocations
subtlety of thoughtwith subtlety

Etymology

Do latim 'subtilitas', 'subtilitatis' (fineza, delicadeza).

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