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English to English noun
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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude |  | Example: without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor don't argue about shades of meaning
source: wordnet30
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the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze |  | Example: you had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew
source: wordnet30
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The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness. |  | source: webster1913
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