refinement
Translation
refinement, improvement, elegance, purification
Examples
The new car has many refinements.
The new car has many refinements.
She spoke with great refinement.
She spoke with great refinement.
The refinement of crude oil is complex.
The refinement of crude oil is complex.
Grammar Patterns
((a refinement)) ((to/on sth.)) an improvement to something The new car has many refinements.
((a quality of)) elegance or style She spoke with great refinement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: improvement, elegance, sophistication; Antonyms: crudeness, coarseness
Etymology
From the verb 'refine', which comes from 're-' (again) + 'fine'. It means the process of making something fine or pure.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'fine' 'again' (re-), improving it or purifying it.