"supersubtle" meaning in All languages combined

See supersubtle on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more supersubtle [comparative], most supersubtle [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + subtle. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|subtle}} super- + subtle Head templates: {{en-adj}} supersubtle (comparative more supersubtle, superlative most supersubtle)
  1. Very tenuous or rarefied.

Alternative forms

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