Within complexity, being sophisticated can mean the ability of coordination.(Not to be confused with Sophistication (books).) Sophistication has come to mean a few things, but its original definition was "to denature, or simplify". Today it is common as a measure of refinement—displaying good taste, wisdom and subtlety rather than crudeness, stupidity and vulgarity.In the perception of social class, sophistication can be linked with concepts such as status, privilege and superiority.