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Nicety - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun nicety

is a small detail or distinction.

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.
  • Derived terms

    * to a nicety

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.