Nuance

Definition

1. (noun) A minor distinction.
2. (noun) Subtlety or fine detail. “Understanding the basics is easy, but appreciating the nuances takes years.”
3. (verb) To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way.

Word stats

• Nuance contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
• It uses 5 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 1.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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Words starting with NUA

• nuanced
• nuances

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Words ending with NCE

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