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1 subtle
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2 Subtle
adj.Delicate: P. and V. λεπτός.Not though the philosophy has been framed by subtlest wits: V. οὐδʼ εἰ διʼ ἄκρων τὸ σοφὸν ηὕρηται φρενῶν (Eur., Bacch. 203).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Subtle
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3 subtle
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4 delicate
['delikət]1) (requiring special treatment or careful handling: delicate china; a delicate situation/problem.) ευπαθής2) (of fine texture etc; dainty: a delicate pattern; the delicate skin of a child.) λεπτός,ευπαθής3) (able to do fine, accurate work: a delicate instrument.) ακριβείας,λεπτός4) (subtle: a delicate wine; a delicate shade of blue.) απαλός•- delicacy -
5 Nice
adj.Pleasant: P. and V. ἀρεστός, ἡδύς.Charming: Ar. and P. χαρίεις, ἀστεῖος.Subtle, refined: P. and V. κομψός.Accurate: P. and V. ἀκριβής.Fastidious: P. δυσχερής, Ar. and P. τρυφερός.Be nice, fastidious, v.: P. and V. τρυφᾶν.Ironically; P. and V. χρηστός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Nice
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6 Philosophy
subs.P. φιλοσοφία, ἡ.Wisdom: P. and V. σοφία, ἡ, τὸ σοφόν.Impassivity: Ar. and P. ἡσυχία.Bear a thing with philosophy: P. and V. ῥᾳδίως φέρειν (acc.).Leaving to others these subtle problems of philosophy: V. ἄλλοις τὰ κομψὰ ταῦτʼ ἀφεὶς σοφίσματα (Eur., frag.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Philosophy
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7 Problem
subs.Difficulty: P. and V. ἀπορία, ἡ.Matter: P. and V. πρᾶγμα, τό.In geometry: P. πρόβλημα, τό.Leaving to others these subtle problems of philosophy: V. ἄλλοις τὰ κομψὰ ταῦτʼ ἀφεὶς σοφίσματα (Eur., frag.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Problem
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8 Refine
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Refine
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9 Refined
adj.Of gold: P. ἄπεφθος (Thuc.), ἀκήρατος (Plat.).Elegant: Ar. and P. χαρίεις, ἀστεῖος.Artistic: P. φιλόκαλος, φιλότεχνος.Be refined, v.: P. φιλοκαλεῖν.Subtle: P. and V. κομψός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Refined
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10 Speculation
subs.Philosophic contemplation: P. θεωρία, ἡ.Leaving to others these subtle speculations: ἄλλοις τὰ κομψὰ ταῦτʼ ἀφεὶς σοφίσματα (Eur., frag.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Speculation
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