English Explanatory Dictionary

refinement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  2. High-class style; cultivation.
  3. A fine or subtle distinction.
  4. A luxury.
  5. Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).

Pronunciation

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-refinement.wav

Word forms

refinement refinements

Etymology

From refine + -ment.

Synonyms

gentility grooming

Derived words

autorefinement biorefinement electrorefinement overrefinement ultrarefinement
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