subtile
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sub·tile
adjective \ˈsə-təl, ˈsəb-təl\sub·til·er \ˈsət-lər, ˈsə-təl-ər; ˈsəb-tə-lər\ sub·til·est \ˈsət-ləst, ˈsə-təl-əst; ˈsəb-tə-ləst\
Definition of SUBTILE
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a : cunning, crafty b : sagacious, discerning
— sub·tile·ly \ˈsət-lē, ˈsə-təl-(l)ē; ˈsəb-tə-lē\ adverb
— sub·tile·ness \ˈsə-təl-nəs, ˈsəb-təl-\ noun
Origin of SUBTILE
Middle English subtile, sotil subtle
First Known Use: 14th century
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