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   Ni·ce·ty

   /ˈnīsədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy: "she was never interested in the niceties of Greek and Latin" Similar fine pointsubtletynuancefine distinctionshaderefinementdetail
   • ▪ accuracy or precision: "she prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation" Similar precisionaccuracyexactnessmeticulousnessrigorrigorousness
   • ▪ a minor aspect of polite social behavior; a detail of etiquette: "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).

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   What does nicety mean?

   • From Middle English nicetee, from Old French niceté (“simpleness, foolishness”), from nice (“simple, foolish”); equivalent to nice + -ty . nicety ( countable and uncountable, plural niceties) 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.

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   What do you mean by niceties?

   • noun,plural ni·ce·ties. a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. Usually niceties . a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life. exactness or precision. the quality of being nice; niceness.

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   What is a nicety in a car?

   • • The car includes such niceties as a cassette deck and bucket seats. • Tourists observe the niceties of correct dress while viewing the Matterhorn. nicety meaning, definition, what is nicety: a small detail or point of difference, e...: Learn more.

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   What is nicety in psychology?

   • Nicety(n. ) Delicacy or exactness of perception; minuteness of observation or of discrimination; precision. Nicety(n. ) A delicate expression, act, mode of treatment, distinction, or the like; a minute distinction.

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   Mar 11, 2024 · nicety ( countable and uncountable, plural niceties) 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. Subtlety or precision of use; exactness; preciseness.

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   1. : the quality or state of being nice. 2. : an elegant, delicate, or civilized feature. enjoy the niceties of life. 3. : a fine point or distinction : subtlety. the niceties of table manners. 4. : careful attention to details : delicate exactness : precision. 5. : delicacy of taste or feeling : fastidiousness. Phrases. to a nicety.

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   Nicety Definition. The quality of showing or requiring careful, precise treatment. The nicety of a diplomatic exchange. The quality or state of being nice. Delicacy of character or feeling; fastidiousness; scrupulousness.

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   Definition of nicety noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. nicety. noun. /ˈnaɪsət̮i/ (pl. niceties) (formal) [countable, usually plural] a small detail or point of difference, especially concerning the correct way of behaving or of doing things. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ni‧ce‧ty /ˈnaɪsəti/ noun (plural niceties) 1 [ countable usually plural] a small detail or point of difference, especially one that is usually considered to be part of the correct way of doing something social niceties legal niceties nicety of the niceties of political diplomacy 2 → to a ...

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   Definitions of 'nicety' [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'nicety' British English: naɪsɪti American English: naɪsɪti. More. Synonyms of 'nicety' • fine point, distinction, subtlety, nuance [...] More. Collocations with 'nicety' social niceties. Examples of 'nicety' in a sentence.

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   noun, plural ni·ce·ties. a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. Usually niceties . a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life. exactness or precision. the quality of being nice; niceness.