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subtilize Definition

sub·til·ize (sut′'l īz′, sub′til-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing

  1. to make or become subtle
  2. to discuss or argue with subtle distinctions

Etymology: ML subtilizare < L subtilis, subtle

subtilize Related Forms
sub′·tili·za′·tion noun
subtilize Synonyms

subtilize

v.

quibble, mislead, cavil; see deceive, evade 1.

Browse dictionary entries near subtilize

  1. ‹ subtile
  2. ‹ subtext
  3. ‹ subterranean
  4. ‹ subterfuge
  5. ‹ subter-
  6. ‹ subtend
  7. ‹ subtenant
  8. ‹ subtemperate
  9. ‹ subteen
  10. ‹ subtangent
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  7. subtract ›
  8. subtraction ›
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