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subtleties

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2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

subtleties

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subtleties 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, subtleties is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsubtleties

1noun
  • The quality of being subtle.
  • An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.

    Synonyms: nicety, nuance

    Example: "The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked."

  • An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.

    Example: "At the king's coronation feast, several subtleties were served between main courses."

  • The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.

    Synonyms: artifice, craftiness, cunning, deceitfulness, slyness, trickery

  • A trick that creates a false appearance.

    Synonyms: deception, illusion

  • The property of having a low density or thin consistency.
  • The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.

    Synonyms: penetrancy, piercingness

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