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Etymology

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refine +‎ -ment

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/, /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/
  • Hyphenation: re‧fine‧ment
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  • 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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