sophistication

🇺🇸 /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/
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noun
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knowledge of culture and social manners

His lack of sophistication made him feel out of place at the formal dinner.

R

complex and advanced design

The sophistication of modern computers allows them to perform complex tasks quickly.

R

ability to understand complex ideas

Her writing shows great sophistication in explaining difficult concepts clearly.

translation

n. knowledge of culture and social manners; complex and advanced design; ability to understand complex ideas

Word Forms

Plural sophistications