nuance
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🇺🇸
/ˈnuːˌɑːns/
🇬🇧
/ˈnjuːˌɑːns/
subtle differences
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nuance' originates from French, specifically the word 'nuance,' where 'nuer' meant 'to shade or tint.'
Historical Evolution
'nuance' changed from the French word 'nuance' and eventually became the modern English word 'nuance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a slight difference in color or tone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a subtle difference in meaning or expression.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a subtle or slight degree of difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
The artist captured every nuance of the landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45