Associations to the word «Subtility»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

SUBTILITY, noun. (obsolete) Cunning, craftiness.
SUBTILITY, noun. (obsolete) A cunning scheme; a trick, a con.
SUBTILITY, noun. Excessive refinement of argument; casuistry.
SUBTILITY, noun. A convoluted or refined argument.
SUBTILITY, noun. Fineness; subtlety.

Wise words

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