subtleties

noun

1
The quality of being subtle.
2
An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
“The subtleties of this overture are often overlooked.”
syn:nicety nuance
3
An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
“At the king's coronation feast, several subtleties were served between main courses.”
4
The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
syn:artifice craftiness cunning deceitfulness slyness trickery
5
A trick that creates a false appearance.
syn:deception illusion
6
The property of having a low density or thin consistency.
7
The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.
syn:penetrancy piercingness

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