Definitions for subtilize

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subtilize sub·til·ize

Spelling: [suht-l-ahyz, suhb-tuh-lahyz]

IPA: /ˈsʌt lˌaɪz, ˈsʌb təˌlaɪz/

Subtilize is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in subtilize (beiilstuz).

Definitions for subtilize

verb (used with object)

1. to elevate in character; sublimate.
2. to make (the mind, senses, etc.) keen or discerning; sharpen.
3. to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
4. to make thin, rare, or more fluid or volatile; refine.

verb (used without object)

1. to make subtle distinctions or to argue subtly.

Origin of subtilize

1585-95; Medieval Latin subtīlizāre, equivalent to subtīl(is) subtle + -izāre -ize

Examples for subtilize

Its Office is to subtilize the Blood by cleansing and refining it.