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    nuance

    nuance - Dictionary definition and meaning for word nuance

    Definition
    (noun) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    Synonyms : nicety , refinement , shade , subtlety
    Example Sentence
    • without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
    • don't argue about shades of meaning
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nuance

nuance = new + ounce.. and ounce is a very small unit for weight.. hence a very small difference..

Once checking the company with no special nuance after a disaster, the manager proceeds a business conti-nuance plan

nuance=new+anci c(book).....no much difference between old and new editions...

sounds like nuisance. Nuisance is something spoken unrelated to the subject. nuance is much more subtle, it is spoken relevant to the subject but with little difference.

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Nuance = Nu + an + ce;A New an ceo is little diffent from


Word used in video below:
text: Well, Roger's not just crazy. There's a lot of nuance there.
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