Nuances: meaning, definitions and examples
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nuances
[ nuหษหnsษชz ]
subtle differences
Subtle distinctions or variations in meaning, expression, or tone. Nuances are often difficult to detect but can significantly impact the overall understanding or interpretation of a situation.
Synonyms
differences, shades, subtleties, variations
Examples of usage
- The nuances of the language are challenging to grasp for non-native speakers.
- She picked up on the subtle nuances in his tone and knew something was wrong.
- The movie director paid close attention to the nuances of each actor's performance.
- His paintings are known for their delicate nuances of color and shading.
Translations
Translations of the word "nuances" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nuances
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคทเฅเคฎเคคเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nuancen
๐ฎ๐ฉ nuansa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะฐะฝัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ niuanse
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใขใณใน
๐ซ๐ท nuances
๐ช๐ธ matices
๐น๐ท nรผanslar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูู ุฏูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nuance
๐ธ๐ฐ nuansy
๐จ๐ณ ็ปๅพฎๅทฎๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ odtenki
๐ฎ๐ธ blรฆbrigรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝัะฐะฝััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nรผanslar
๐ฒ๐ฝ matices
Etymology
The word 'nuances' originated from the French word 'nuance,' meaning 'shade' or 'distinction.' It was first used in English in the late 18th century to describe subtle variations or distinctions. Over time, the term has come to be widely used in discussions of art, literature, language, and other areas where subtle differences are important.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,264, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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