Refinement in argument or speculation; (excessive) use of fine distinctions. Cf. subtlety, n. 6b.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > subtle point > drawing of (3) subtility1559 Refinement in argument or speculation; (excessive) use of fine distinctions. Cf. subtlety, n. 6b. subtilizing1596 The making of fine distinctions; arguing or reasoning subtly (on, upon, or about a subject); an instance of this. Cf. subtilization, n. 2. subtilization1755 The making of fine distinctions; elaborate or excessive refinement of an argument, etc.; an instance of this. Also: the fact of being refined in… |
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