nicety
11nicety — n. (pl. ies) 1 a subtle distinction or detail. 2 precision, accuracy. 3 intricate or subtle quality (a point of great nicety). 4 (in pl.) a minutiae; fine details. b refinements, trimmings. Phrases and idioms: to a nicety with exactness.… …
12nicety — /nuy si tee/, n., pl. niceties. 1. a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. 2. a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. 3. Usually, niceties. a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or …
13nicety — noun a) A small detail that is nice or polite to have but isnt necessary. We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions. b) Subtlety or precision of use. A rocket propelled… …
14nicety — [ nʌɪsɪti] noun (plural niceties) a fine detail or distinction. ↘a detail of etiquette. ↘accuracy or precision. Phrases to a nicety precisely. Origin ME (in the sense foolish conduct ): from OFr. nicete, based on L. nescius (see nice) …
15nicety — noun 1 (countable usually plural) a small and exact point of difference or detail: legal niceties (+ of): the niceties of etiquette 2 to a nicety formal exactly …
16nicety — noun 1) legal niceties Syn: subtlety, fine point, nuance, refinement, detail 2) great nicety of control Syn: precision, accuracy, exactness, meticulousness …
17nicety — n 1. punctilio, fine point, point, detail, minor detail; instance, item, particular, element, factor, facet, incidental; aspect, feature, respect, attribute; triviality, minutia, minuteness, particularity, circumstantiality. 2. shade of… …
18nicety — ni•ce•ty [[t]ˈnaɪ sɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) a delicate or fine point; subtlety: the niceties of protocol[/ex] 2) exactness or preciseness, as in workmanship; detail 3) Usu., niceties. refined or fine things or manners: the niceties of life[/ex]… …
19nicety — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English nicete, from Anglo French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective Date: 14th century 1. the quality or state of being nice 2. an elegant, delicate, or civilized feature < enjoy the niceties of life >… …
20nicety — Synonyms and related words: absoluteness, accuracy, acquired taste, appreciation, appreciation of differences, appreciation of excellence, appreciativeness, artistic judgment, attention to detail, attention to fact, care for truth, choiceness,… …
