The difference between Notable and Subtle
When used as adjectives, notable means worthy of notice, whereas subtle means hard to grasp.
Notable is also noun with the meaning: a person or thing of distinction.
check bellow for the other definitions of Notable and Subtle
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Notable as an adjective:
Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
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Notable as an adjective (dated):
Capable of being noted; noticeable; plain; evident.
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Notable as a noun:
A person or thing of distinction.
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Notable as an adjective (obsolete):
Useful; profitable.
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Notable as an adjective:
Prudent; clever; capable; industrious; thrifty.
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Subtle as an adjective:
Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.
Examples:
"The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."
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Subtle as an adjective (of a thing):
Cleverly contrived.
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Subtle as an adjective (of a person or animal):
Cunning, skillful.
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Subtle as an adjective:
Insidious, deceptive, malicious.
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Subtle as an adjective:
Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
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Subtle as an adjective (obsolete):
Refined; exquisite.