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   alembicated

   /əˈlɛmbɪkeɪtɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an idea, expression, or style) excessively subtle or refined. archaic

   Word Origin late 18th century: from alembic + the adjectival suffix -ated.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alembicatedAlembicated Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ALEMBICATED is overrefined as if by excessive distillation : excessively subtle : precious. How to use alembicated in a sentence.

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   Alembicated definition: (of a literary style) excessively refined; precious. See examples of ALEMBICATED used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALEMBICATED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Definition of 'alembicated' Word Frequency. alembicated in British English. (əˈlɛmbɪˌkeɪtɪd ) adjective. (of a literary style) excessively refined; precious. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. alembication (aˌlembiˈcation) noun. Trends of. alembicated. View usage for: Source: Google Books Ngram Viewer.

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   Aug 31, 2023 · alembicated (comparative more alembicated, superlative most alembicated) Over-refined; (of ideas, expressions etc.) excessively stylised.

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   The meaning of ALEMBICATE is to distill as if in an alembic : refine to an essence.

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   Define alembicated. alembicated synonyms, alembicated pronunciation, alembicated translation, English dictionary definition of alembicated. adj excessively refined; precious aˌlembiˈcation n Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991,...

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   alembicated in British English. (əˈlɛmbɪˌkeɪtɪd ) adjective. (of a literary style) excessively refined; precious. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. alembication (aˌlembiˈcation) noun.