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refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary

refinement

/rɪ'faɪnmənt/

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

Type	Words
Synonyms	purification, refining
Type of	processing
Has types	rectification
Derivation	refine

refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary

refinement

/rɪ'faɪnmənt/

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

Type	Words
Synonyms	cultivation, culture, finish, polish
Type of	flawlessness, perfection, ne plus ultra
Derivation	refine

I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose.

refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary

refinement

/rɪ'faɪnmənt/

the result of improving something

Type	Words
Synonyms	elaboration
Type of	betterment, improvement, advance
Derivation	refine

he described a refinement of this technique.

refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary

refinement

/rɪ'faɪnmənt/

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

Type	Words
Synonyms	civilisation, civilization
Type of	excellence

a man of intellectual refinement.

refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary

refinement

/rɪ'faɪnmənt/

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Type	Words
Synonyms	nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety
Type of	signification, import, meaning, significance
Derivation	refine