Subtilize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subtilize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make subtle; to make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.
Meaning
(transitive) To make subtle; to make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To refine; to spin into niceties.
- (intransitive) To use subtle arguments or distinctions.
Example Sentences
to subtilize arguments
Nor as yet have we subtilized ourselves into savages.
Word Forms
- subtilizes
- subtilizing
- subtilized
- subtilise
Synonyms for subtilize
Depending on context, synonyms include sublimate, rarefy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rarefy, sublimate, subtilise, subtiliate, refine, attenuate.
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