subtilty

noun

sub·​til·​ty ˈsə-tᵊl-tē How to pronounce subtilty (audio)
ˈsəb-tᵊl-
plural subtilties

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subtilty was in the 14th century

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“Subtilty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtilty. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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