English Explanatory Dictionary

subtility

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Cunning, craftiness.
  2. A cunning scheme; a trick, a con.
  3. Excessive refinement of argument; casuistry.
  4. A convoluted or refined argument.
  5. Fineness; subtlety.

Pronunciation

/sʌbˈtɪlɪti/

Word forms

subtility subtilities

Etymology

From subtile + -ity, from Middle French subtilité, from Latin subtīlitas. See subtle. Doublet of subtlety.

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