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refinement

 

[ rɪˈfaɪnmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in industrial processes

The process of making a substance pure by removing unwanted or harmful substances.

Synonyms

clarification, distillation, purification

Examples of usage

  • The water refinement process involves removing impurities such as bacteria and contaminants.
  • Refinement is essential in the production of pharmaceutical products.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal development

The process of improving or making something more polished, elegant, or cultured.

Synonyms

cultivation, elegance, improvement

Examples of usage

  • The refinement of one's manners and etiquette is important in social settings.
  • The refinement of his skills led to his success in the art world.

Translations

Translations of the word "refinement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refinamento

🇮🇳 परिष्करण

🇩🇪 Verfeinerung

🇮🇩 pemurnian

🇺🇦 удосконалення

🇵🇱 rafinacja

🇯🇵 精錬 (せいれん)

🇫🇷 raffinement

🇪🇸 refinamiento

🇹🇷 arıtma

🇰🇷 정제 (정밀화)

🇸🇦 تنقية

🇨🇿 zjemnění

🇸🇰 zušľachťovanie

🇨🇳 精炼 (jīngliàn)

🇸🇮 izboljšava

🇮🇸 fágun

🇰🇿 тазалау

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება

🇦🇿 təmizləmə

🇲🇽 refinamiento

Etymology

The word 'refinement' originated from the Old French word 'refinement', which came from the Latin word 're' (again) and 'finire' (to finish). The term has been used since the 17th century to refer to the process of making something more pure or elegant.

See also: refinable, refine, refined, refinedly, refiner, refining, unrefined.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,302 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.