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superfine

Syllabification: (su·per·fine)
Pronunciation: /ˌso͞opərˈfīn/
Definition of superfine

adjective

  • 1of especially high quality:superfine upholstery
  • 2(of fibers or an instrument) very thin:superfine tweezers
  • consisting of especially small particles:superfine sugar

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'excessively elegant'): from super- 'to a high degree' + fine1

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