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Nuance

//ˈnjuː.ɑːns// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A minor distinction. countable

    "hidden nuances"

  2. 2
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude wordnet
  3. 3
    Subtlety or fine detail. countable, uncountable

    "Understanding the basics is easy, but appreciating the nuances takes years."

Verb
  1. 1
    To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Several steps omitting from Latin nūbēs. Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Several steps omitting from Latin nūbēs. Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).

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