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subtle

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

subtle

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

subtle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, subtle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsubtle

1adjective
  • Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.

    Example: "The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

  • (of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
  • (of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.

    Synonyms: crafty, cunning, skillful

  • Insidious.

    Synonyms: deceptive, malicious

  • Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
  • Refined; exquisite.

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