Word Type

Noun

The word "refinement" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

autorefinement biorefinement electrorefinement overrefinement ultrarefinement

Derived From

refine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

advance betterment excellence flawlessness import improvement meaning ne plus ultra perfection processing significance signification

Type Of (IsA)

excellence improvement

Related Terms

class cultivation distinction fine high impurities purification purified refining removal style subtle

Synonym Network

nuance polish refining

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