subtīlis — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
subtīlis is used for these senses in English:
- subtle Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
- thin Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
- thin Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
subtle — full definition
- adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
- adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
- adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
thin — full definition
- adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
- adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
- adj Runny; of low viscosity.
- adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
- adj Weak or unconvincing, said of an argument, excuse, or plot.