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Noun: refinement ri'fInmunt- A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
"I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
- polish, culture, cultivation, finish - The result of improving something
"he described a refinement of this technique"
- elaboration - The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
- refining, purification - A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
- nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety - The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
"a man of intellectual refinement"
- civilization, civilisation [Brit]
Derived forms: refinements See also: refine Type of: advance, betterment, excellence, flawlessness, import, improvement, meaning, ne plus ultra, perfection, processing, significance, signification Encyclopedia: Refinement |