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Aptness vs Nicety - What's the difference?

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Aptness is a related term of nicety.


As nouns the difference between aptness and nicety

is that aptness is suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable while nicety is a small detail or distinction.

aptness

English

Noun

(es)
  • suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
  • disposition of the mind; propensity
  • quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility
  • proneness; tendency

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    nicety

    English

    Noun

    (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.
  • * John Locke
    • the fineness and niceties of words
  • Subtlety or precision of use.
  • :A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness.

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