nuance

Definition of Nuance in English :

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Example Sentences:
'without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor'
'don't argue about shades of meaning'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Nuance

noun

1.

a subtle difference in colour, meaning, tone, etc; a shade or graduation

verb (tr; passive)

2.

to give subtle differences to

carefully nuanced words

noun

a slight or delicate variation in tone, color, meaning, etc.; shade of difference

n.

1. A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation.

2. Expression or appreciation of subtle shades of meaning, feeling, or tone: a rich artistic performance, full of nuance.

tr.v. nu·anced, nu·anc·ing, nu·anc·es

To treat or consider with nuance; give nuances to: new information that nuanced their understanding of the situation.