[ˈdɛlɪkəsi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- fineness or intricacy of texture or structure
(e.g: miniature pearls of exquisite delicacy)

- susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility

- tact and consideration
(e.g: I have to treat this matter with the utmost delicacy)

- a choice or expensive food
(e.g: traditional Japanese delicacies)


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Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘voluptuousness’ and ‘luxuriousness’): from delicate + -acy