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Subtlety
01
the quality of being delicate, fine, or difficult to detect, notice, or analyze
Examples
She appreciated the subtlety in his argument.
The painting 's subtlety is revealed only on close inspection.
02
a fine distinction in meaning, opinion, or attitude
Examples
The subtlety between the two theories is easy to miss.
He understood the subtlety of her criticism.
