Subtiel
Example: Zijn subtiele opmerkingen maakten de discussie veel interessanter.
Definition
"Subtiel" describes something that is delicate, precise, or nuanced, often referring to small but important details. For example, "Zijn subtiele opmerkingen maakten de discussie veel interessanter" means his subtle remarks made the discussion much more interesting.
Etymology
The word "subtiel" comes from the Latin word 'subtilis,' meaning fine, thin, or delicate. It passed into Dutch through Old French 'subtil,' carrying the meaning of something finely detailed or nuanced. Did you know? The original Latin suggests something almost invisible or finely woven, much like the subtlety implied by "subtiel."
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"Subtiel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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