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nicety in Russian

nicety in Russian is дета́ль, то́чность — nicety means a small, precise detail or difference.

nicety in Russian

дета́ль
noun
Pronounced: detal
A small detail or distinction.
то́чность
noun
Pronounced: tochnost
Subtlety or precision of use; exactness; preciseness.

What does "nicety" mean?

  1. noun A small, precise detail or difference.
    "We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."
  2. noun Exactness or precision in how something is used.
    "A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness."
  3. noun A very refined and particular way of feeling or behaving; fussiness about details.
  4. noun A polite social custom or courtesy.
    "Both anthems were booed beforehand. It was never going to be a night for niceties."
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nicety in a sentence

  • We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions.
  • A rocket-propelled grenade doesn't have the nicety of a sniper round, but you must admit its effectiveness.
  • Both anthems were booed beforehand. It was never going to be a night for niceties.

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What is "nicety" in Russian?
"nicety" in Russian is дета́ль, то́чность. nicety means: A small, precise detail or difference.
How do you pronounce дета́ль?
"nicety" in Russian is дета́ль, pronounced "detal".
Are there other ways to say "nicety" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "nicety": дета́ль, то́чность.
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