nicety

🇺🇸 /ˈnaɪsəti/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnaɪsəti/
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noun
R

small details or differences, especially in proper behavior or how things are done

The nicety of formal dining requires knowing which fork to use for each course.

R

the quality of being very detailed or careful

The nicety of his handwriting shows great attention to detail.

translation

n. small details or differences, especially in proper behavior or how things are done; the quality of being very detailed or careful

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Plural niceties