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neRafine entered Turkish from the French word raffiné. This term derives from the French verb raffiner meaning “to purify,” which itself was formed by adding the prefix re- to the verb affiner, meaning “to purify, refine, or elevate quality.” The verb affiner is based on Late Latin affinare, which in turn comes from the Late Latin word finus meaning “not coarse, fine.”
Everyday language: Used to indicate that substances such as oil or fat have been purified and refined, or that a person’s tastes or attitudes possess a refined and distinguished quality.
Literary expression: Employed to convey that aesthetic sensibility, sensitivity, or taste has been cultivated and refined over time.
Figurative expression: Used to emphasize that abstract qualities such as taste, style, or approach have reached a purified and elevated level.
