subtilize in English
- subtilize⇄noun subtilization.
- subtilize⇄subtilize, verb, -ized,-izing.
- subtilize⇄v.i. to make subtle distinctions; argue or reason in a subtle manner; split hairs.
Ex. Men ... who subtilize upon the commonest duties until they no longer appear binding (Oliver Goldsmith). - subtilize⇄v.t. to make subtle; introduce subtleties into.