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Subtlety is defined as having indirect or small distinctions.

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An example of subtlety is when a painter uses slightly different colors to create a beautiful, detailed painting.

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See subtlety in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality or condition of being subtle; esp., the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions
pl. subtleties something subtle; esp., a fine distinction

Origin: ME sutelte < OFr sotillete < L subtilitas

See subtlety in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sub·tle·ties

The quality or state of being subtle.
Something subtle, especially a nicety of thought or a fine distinction.

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