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Nuance

Nuance Meaning & Definition
Nuance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Nuance?

[n] a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Nuance: nicety | refinement | shade | subtlety

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See Also | import | meaning | significance | signification

Nuance In Webster's Dictionary

\Nu`ance"\, n. [F.] A shade of difference; a delicate gradation.

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