Synonyms for subtility
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Excessive refinement of argument; casuistry.
Forms
- Plural
- subtilities → thinnesses, subtilisms…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| subtility | falling | |
| thinness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- thinness2
- 9 letters
- subtilism
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (thinness2 = 2 syllables).