subtlety

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The quality or fact of being subtle.
  2. Noun.  (countable) An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
  3. Noun.  (countable) An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.

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