n. The state or character of being subtile; thinness; fineness; tenuity: as, the subtilty of air or light; the subtilty of a spider's web. Also subtlety.n. The practice of making fine-drawn distinctions; extreme niceness or refinement of discrimination; intricacy; complexity. Also subtlety.n. Same as subtlety, 4.n. Same as subtlety, 5.n. Skill; skilfulness.n. A delicacy; a carefully contrived dainty.n. An intricate or curious device, symbol, or emblem.