Refinement

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

Definitions of refinement

noun the quality of being elegant, polished, or cultured

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning the basics of English grammar and vocabulary, with a focus on refinement.

A2 She is working on the refinement of her painting technique to improve her skills.

B1 The chef's refinement of the recipe resulted in a more flavorful dish.

B2 The company's constant refinement of its products has led to increased customer satisfaction.

C1 The refinement of the software's user interface has made it more user-friendly.

C2 His refinement of the negotiation strategy helped secure a successful deal.

Examples of refinement in a Sentence

formal The scientist made several refinements to the experimental procedure to ensure accurate results.

informal I'm working on some refinements to the design before presenting it to the team.

slang I'm just adding some final touches to the project for extra refinement.

figurative Through years of practice, she achieved a level of refinement in her art that was truly impressive.

Grammatical Forms of refinement

• past tense: refined
• plural: refinements
• comparative: more refined
• superlative: most refined
• present tense: refines
• future tense: will refine
• perfect tense: has refined
• continuous tense: is refining
• singular: refinement
• positive degree: refined
• infinitive: to refine
• gerund: refining
• participle: refined

Origin and Evolution of refinement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refinement' originated from the Latin word 'refinementum', which means 'to purify' or 'to make fine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refinement' has evolved to not just mean the act of purifying or making something fine, but also to denote a process of improvement or sophistication in various aspects of life such as culture, manners, or technology.