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- [nahy-si-tee]
- /ˈnaɪ sɪ ti/
- /ˈnaɪ.sə.ti/
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- [nahy-si-tee]
- /ˈnaɪ sɪ ti/
Definitions of nicety word
- noun plural nicety a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. 1
- noun plural nicety a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. 1
- noun plural nicety Usually, niceties. a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or living: working hard to acquire the niceties of life. 1
- noun plural nicety exactness or precision. 1
- noun plural nicety the quality of being nice; niceness. 1
- noun plural nicety delicacy of character, as of something requiring care or tact: a matter of considerable nicety. 1
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Origin of nicety
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English: silliness, extravagance, cleverness < Old French niceté. See nice, -ty2
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Parts of speech for Nicety
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nicety popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nicety usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nicety
noun nicety
- distinction — a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
- precision — the state or quality of being precise.
- detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
- refinement — fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.
- subtlety — the state or quality of being subtle.
Antonyms for nicety
noun nicety
- imprecision — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
- inaccuracy — something inaccurate; error.
- inexactness — The characteristic or quality of being inexact; a lack of precision, accuracy, or certainty.
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