refinement

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English

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Etymology

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From refine +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/, /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/
  • Hyphenation: re‧fine‧ment
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪnmənt

Noun

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refinement (countable and uncountable, plural refinements)

  1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  2. High-class style; cultivation.
  3. A fine or subtle distinction.

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