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Definition of subtlety noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    subtlety

     noun
    noun
    NAmE//ˈsʌt̮lti//
     
    (pl. subtleties)
     
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  1. 1[uncountable] the quality of being subtle It's a thrilling movie even though it lacks subtlety.
  2. 2[countable, usually plural] the small but important details or aspects of something the subtleties of language the subtleties of the U.S. constitution
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