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nuance

Definitions of nuance
  1. noun
    relative darkness or lightness of a color
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    type of:
    propriété de couleur
    an attribute of color
  2. noun
    a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
    synonyms: teinte
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    types:
    teinte
    a pale or subdued color
    type of:
    coloration, couleur
    a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
  3. noun
    (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
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    type of:
    signification
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  4. noun
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
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    type of:
    signification
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  5. noun
    a pale or subdued color
    synonyms: teinte
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    type of:
    teinte
    a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
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