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subtility.

Cunning, craftiness.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sʌbˈtɪlɪti/UK
  1. Cunning, craftiness.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  2. A cunning scheme; a trick, a con.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  3. Excessive refinement of argument; casuistry.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A convoluted or refined argument.

    countable · uncountable
  5. Fineness; subtlety.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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