subtilize

An archaic verb meaning to make subtle, refine, or treat with subtlety; often used in philosophical or alchemical contexts.

ptVerbo pouco usado que significa tornar algo sutil, fino ou delicado, ou tratar algo com sutileza; aparece em contextos filosóficos ou alquímicos.ruУстаревший глагол, означающий делать тонким, утончать или обращаться с тонкостью; часто используется в философских или алхимических контекстах.esVerbo que significa hacer algo más sutil o delicado, refinar, o tratar con demasiada sutileza o sofisticación; también puede implicar complicar o matizar en exceso un argumento o idea, a menudo en contextos filosóficos o alquímicos.frVerbe vieilli ou rare signifiant rendre subtil, affiner, ou traiter avec subtilité ; souvent employé dans des contextes philosophiques ou alchimiques.deVeraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas fein oder subtil zu machen, zu verfeinern oder mit großer Feinheit zu behandeln; häufig in philosophischen oder alchemistischen Kontexten verwendet.zh过时动词，指使某物变得精细、微妙或稀薄，或巧妙地处理、推敲某事物；常用于哲学或炼金术语境。arفعل قديم يعني جعل الشيء رقيقًا أو لطيفًا أو صقله وتنقيته، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات الفلسفية أو الكيميائية للإشارة إلى التدقيق والتحليل الدقيق.

1. Mark fine distinctions C2 formal

   To make or note fine distinctions and subtleties, especially among words or concepts.

   • The philosopher subtilized the meanings of the two terms.
   • In his essay, he subtilizes the differences between justice and fairness.
   • Scholars often subtilize the nuances of ancient texts.

   ptFazer distinções sutisruТонко различатьesSutilizar (distinguir matices)frnuancerdeFein unterscheidenzh细致区分arالتمييز الدقيق

   Sinônimos: differentiatediscriminatedistinguishrefine

   Antônimos: coarsensimplify

2. Make more subtle or refined C2 formal

   To make something more subtle, delicate, or refined in nature.

   • The artist subtilized the shading in her painting.
   • He subtilized his argument to avoid offending anyone.
   • The chef subtilized the sauce with a hint of spice.

   ptSutilizarruУтончатьesSutilizarfrRendre plus subtil ou raffinédeVerfeinernzh使精细arالتدقيق والتنعيم

   Sinônimos: polishpurifyrarefyrefinesublimate

   Antônimos: bluntcoarsendull

3. Make senses more keen C2 formal

   To sharpen or make the senses more acute or perceptive.

   • Meditation can subtilize one's awareness.
   • The training subtilized his hearing to detect subtle sounds.
   • Years of practice subtilized her sense of smell.

   ptAguçarruОбострятьesAgudizar los sentidosfraffiner les sensdeSinne schärfenzh使敏锐arإحكام الحواس

   Sinônimos: honequickenrefinesensitizesharpen

   Antônimos: bluntdull