Nuance and Understanding

Nuance

Nuance noun - A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.

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Understanding and nuance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understanding" instead a noun "Nuance".

Understanding noun - An arrangement about action to be taken.

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Nuance and understanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nuance" instead a noun "Understanding".

emotional	emotional nuance	emotional understanding
human	human nuance	human understanding
actual	actual nuance	actual understanding
intellectual	intellectual nuance	intellectual understanding
Other adjectives: little, slightest, different.

So a good story that uses this trope will provide nuance and understanding of the challenges facing a republic in conflict with an empire or a kingdom, and pay attention to how subjects relate and behave in relation to both.

Source: Analysis / Good Republic, Evil Empire
Few people in Japan know enough about kimono to detect every nuance, but the message seems to trigger some subconscious level of understanding.

Source: Kimono Fanservice
Many can also be very adept liars due to their understanding of language and nuance (though lying tends to be rare and is usually for a deliberate and specific reason due to the effect it has on the Aspie's strong conscience).

Source: Useful Notes / Asperger Syndrome

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