(n) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude, Syn.subtlety, refinement, nicety, shade, Example: without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor; don't argue about shades of meaning
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n.; pl.Subtleties [ OE. sotelte, sutilte, OF. sotillete, L. subtilitas. See Subtle, and cf. Subtility. ] 1. The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning; craftiness; artfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]
The fox which lives by subtlety. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Nice discernment with delicacy of mental action; nicety of discrimination. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Something that is sly, crafty, or delusive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Unlearned in the world's false subtleties. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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