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Nicety

/ˈnaɪsɪti/

A small detail or distinction.

📖 Definitions of "Nicety"

noun
  1. 1

    A small detail or distinction.

    "We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."

  2. 2

    Subtlety or precision of use.

    "A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness."

  3. 3

    Delicacy of character or feeling usually from excessive refinement; fastidiousness

  4. 4

    That which is delicate to the taste.

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