noun
Uncommon
sophistication
suh-fihs-tih-KAY-shuhn
Sophistication (noun) means Refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance. Example: “The restaurant's decor exuded sophistication.”
noun
1
Refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance.
"The restaurant's decor exuded sophistication."
2
A high level of complexity or technical development.
"The sophistication of the software surprised the reviewers."
How to use sophistication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefinement and cultured taste, or the level of complexity something has.
Common pairings
a level of sophistication
technical sophistication
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Word forms
- Plural
- sophistications
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Etymology
From Old French sophisticacion, from Medieval Latin sophisticationem, related to sophisticate.
Synonyms
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naivete
provincialism
Related words
Rhymes for sophistication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sophistication” mean?
The word “sophistication” means refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance. In plain terms, refinement and cultured taste, or the level of complexity something has.
How do you pronounce “sophistication”?
“Sophistication” is pronounced suh-fihs-tih-KAY-shuhn (/səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “sophistication” in a sentence?
Here is “sophistication” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's decor exuded sophistication.”
What is the opposite of “sophistication”?
The opposite of “sophistication” — its antonyms — is provincialism.
What part of speech is “sophistication”?
“Sophistication” is a noun.
Where does the word “sophistication” come from?
The word “sophistication” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French sophisticacion, from Medieval Latin sophisticationem, related to sophisticate.
Is “sophistication” a common word?
“Sophistication” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sophistication” have?
“Sophistication” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: refined taste, worldly knowledge, or cultured elegance.
