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Definition of Subtility
1. n. Subtilty.
Definition of Subtility
1. Noun. (obsolete) Cunning, craftiness. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) A cunning scheme; a trick, a con. ¹
3. Noun. Excessive refinement of argument; casuistry. ¹
4. Noun. A convoluted or refined argument. ¹
5. Noun. Fineness; subtlety. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Subtility
1. [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Subtility
Literary usage of Subtility
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... in their highest perfection these unique manifestations of the subtility and
refinement of the perfect art of Catholic civilization. RALPH ADAMS CRAM. ..."
2. The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature by Tobias George Smollett (1804)
"The subtility, ramification, and ingenuity of the positions will be admired,
where their soundness may be questioned: and the continuation, ..."
3. The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland by Samuel Johnson (1800)
"... ifter all the refinements of subtility and the dogmatism of learning, must x
finally decided all claim to poetical honours, The " Church-yard" abounds ..."
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