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subtlety noun

  /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/
  • The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)
  • (countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
 subtilité
  • (countable, historical) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
 entremets
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