SUBTILIZE


Meaning of SUBTILIZE in English

v. (also -ise) 1 tr. a make subtle. b elevate; refine. 2 intr. (usu. foll. by upon) argue or reason subtly. subtilization n.

[ F subtiliser or med.L subtilizare (as SUBTLE) ]

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