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subtīlis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • subtle adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
  • thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

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

  1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.

thin — full definition

  1. adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
  2. adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
  3. adj Runny; of low viscosity.
  4. adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
  5. adj Weak or unconvincing, said of an argument, excuse, or plot.

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