subtile

The definition of subtile, sometimes spelled subtle, is something that is indirect or a very small distinction between two things.

(adjective)

An example of subtile used as an adjective is a subtile request, such as where someone mentions their favorite musician just before their birthday, hoping to be gifted their new album.

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See subtile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Now Rare subtle

Origin: ME < MFr subtil, altered (infl. by L) < OFr soutil: see subtle

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See subtile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Subtle.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French subtil

Origin: , from Latin subtīlis, fine, delicate; see subtle

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Related Forms:

  • subˈtile·ly adverb
  • sub·tilˈi·ty (səb-tĭlˈĭ-tē), subˈtile·ness (sŭtˈl-nĭs, sŭbˈtəl-), subˈtil·ty (sŭtˈl-tē, sŭbˈtəl-) noun
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