Theoretic vs Subtle - What's the difference?
theoretic | subtle | Related terms |
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.
(of a thing) Cleverly contrived.
(of a person or animal) Cunning, skillful.
insidious
* 1623 , , act iv, scene 4,
Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
As adjectives the difference between theoretic and subtle
is that theoretic is concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters while subtle is hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.theoretic
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Alternative forms
* theoretick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)Anagrams
* *subtle
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Alternative forms
* subtil (obsolete) * subtile (obsolete)Adjective
(er)- The difference is subtle , but you can hear it if you listen carefully.
- Thy age confirmed, proud, subtle , bloody, treacherous.