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   nicety

   /ˈnʌɪsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a fine or subtle detail or distinction: "legal niceties are wasted on him" Similar fine pointsubtletynuancefine distinctionshaderefinementdetail
   • ▪ accuracy or precision: "she prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation" Similar precisionaccuracyexactnessmeticulousnessrigourrigorousness
   • ▪ a detail or aspect of polite social behaviour: "we were brought up to observe the niceties"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘foolish conduct’): from Old French nicete, based on Latin nescius ‘ignorant’ (see nice).

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of NICETY is the quality or state of being nice. How to use nicety in a sentence.

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   Nicety is a noun that means a detail or small difference that is only obvious after careful thought, or the fact that something is based on very slight differences. Learn how to use it in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   Nicety is a noun that means a subtle point, detail, or distinction, or a refined or elegant feature. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of nicety in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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   Nicety is a noun that means a detail or small difference that is only obvious after careful thought. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   Nicety is a noun that means a subtle point of delicacy or distinction, a refinement or delicacy, or exactness or precision. Learn more about its word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage in sentences.

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   Nicety is a noun that means the small details or points of difference, especially relating to the correct way of behaving or of doing things. Learn how to use it in sentences, pronounce it and find synonyms with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.