refinement

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/
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/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ · /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/

Definition of refinement

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  2. (countable, uncountable)High-class style; cultivation.
  3. (countable, uncountable)A fine or subtle distinction.
  4. (countable, uncountable)A luxury.
    “There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.”
  5. (countable, uncountable)Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).

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Etymology

From refine + -ment.

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