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subtle

IPA pronunciation: /ˈsʌt.əl/

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Russian meaning

Тонкий, едва уловимый

English definition

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

Example

There is a subtle distinction between speaking fluency and grammatical precision.

Collocations

subtle difference
subtle nuance
subtle change

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