Subtilize

[sʌtilaiz]

Definition

(verb.) make (senses) more keen.

(verb.) mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words.

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Definition

(v. t.) To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.

(v. t.) To refine; to spin into niceties; as, to subtilize arguments.

(v. i.) To refine in argument; to make very nice distinctions.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Etherealize, make thin, light, or airy.[2]. Refine excessively, make over-nice.

v. n. Refine, be over-nice.

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