Nuanceren
Example: Het is belangrijk om je standpunt in een discussie te nuanceren.
Definition
"Nuanceren" means to add subtle distinctions or slight variations in meaning, tone, or expression to a statement or argument, often to clarify or soften a position. For example, in a discussion, it is important to nuanceren your viewpoint to convey a more precise message.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "nuanceren" comes from the French word "nuancer," which means to shade or tone. This French term itself derives from "nuance," meaning a subtle difference in color or meaning. Did you know? The concept of 'nuance' originally referred to slight color variations, which perfectly captures the idea of adding subtle distinctions in speech or writing.
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"Nuanceren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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