Nuanceren
Example: Het is belangrijk om je argumenten goed te nuanceren in een debat.
Definition
"Nuanceren" means to add subtle distinctions or slight variations to an argument, idea, or statement in order to clarify or refine its meaning, making it more precise and balanced, especially in a discussion or debate context.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "nuanceren" comes from the French word "nuancer," which itself derives from "nuance," meaning a slight difference in shade or meaning. Did you know? The word "nuance" originally referred to subtle differences in color before extending metaphorically to meanings and arguments.
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"Nuanceren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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