'Subtlety' definitions:

Definition of 'subtlety'

From: WordNet
noun
A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning" [syn: nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety, refinement]
noun
The quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; "you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew" [syn: subtlety, niceness]

Definition of 'Subtlety'

From: GCIDE
  • Subtlety \Sub"tle*ty\, n.; pl. Subtleties. [OE. sotelte, sutilte, OF. sotillete, L. subtilitas. See Subtle, and cf. Subtility.]
  • 1. The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness. [1913 Webster]
  • The fox which lives by subtlety. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Nice discernment with delicacy of mental action; nicety of discrimination. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Something that is sly, crafty, or delusive. [1913 Webster]
  • Unlearned in the world's false subtleties. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'subtlety'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Subtlety'