nuance.
A minor distinction.
Meaning & usage
A minor distinction.
hidden nuances
Subtlety or fine detail.
Understanding the basics is easy, but appreciating the nuances takes years.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Omitting several steps, from Latin nūbēs. Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).
To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Omitting several steps, from Latin nūbēs. Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).
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