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sub·til·ize
 subtilize
- pronunciation:
- suh
tih
laIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
subtilized, subtilizes, subtilizing |
| definition 1: |
to make (an argument or the like) more subtle.
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| definition 2: |
to make (the mind or senses) more discerning or elevated.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to discuss, argue, or propound with subtlety; make fine distinctions.
- similar words:
- refine
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| derivations: |
subtilization (n.), subtilizer (n.) |
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