sophistication

noun

1
a
: the use of sophistry : sophistic reasoning
2
: the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned
especially : cultivation, urbanity
3
: the process or result of becoming more complex, developed, or subtle

Examples of sophistication in a Sentence

the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic
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Nicknamed Paris of the North for its culture and sophistication, this eclectic city is situated a little over 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 France has long derived a portion of its national pride from its culinary sophistication, but during the late 19th century—a time of war and social upheaval, as well as the cultural flowering of the Belle Époque—the issue of food could sometimes be fraught. Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 Or pair a knee-length coat with leather leggings and knee-high boots for some winter sophistication. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024 The color that symbolizes passion, richness, ambition, and sophistication is an apt choice to pair with a variety of colors — neutrals, neons and pastels, too — however, nothing is quite as striking as a head-to-toe cherry coded concoction. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sophistication 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sophistication was in the 15th century

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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sophistication. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

sophistication

noun
: the process or result of making impure or weak : adulteration
sophistication of a drug

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