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==Origin==
1250–1300; ME sotil < OF < L subtīlis subtile (b of mod. sp. < L)
==Definitions==
# thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
# fine or delicate in [[meaning]] or [[intent]]; difficult to [[perceive]] or [[understand]]: subtle [[irony]].
# delicate or faint and [[mysterious]]: a subtle smile.
# requiring mental acuteness, penetration, or [[discernment]]: a subtle [[philosophy]].
# characterized by mental acuteness or penetration: a subtle [[understanding]].
# cunning, wily, or crafty: a subtle liar.
# insidious in operation: subtle [[poison]].
# skillful, clever, or ingenious: a subtle painter.
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Origin==
1250–1300; ME sotil < OF < L subtīlis subtile (b of mod. sp. < L)
==Definitions==
# thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
# fine or delicate in [[meaning]] or [[intent]]; difficult to [[perceive]] or [[understand]]: subtle [[irony]].
# delicate or faint and [[mysterious]]: a subtle smile.
# requiring mental acuteness, penetration, or [[discernment]]: a subtle [[philosophy]].
# characterized by mental acuteness or penetration: a subtle [[understanding]].
# cunning, wily, or crafty: a subtle liar.
# insidious in operation: subtle [[poison]].
# skillful, clever, or ingenious: a subtle painter.
[[Category: General Reference]]
