noun
noun: nuance; plural noun: nuances
1.a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
"the nuances of facial expression and body language"
synonyms:fine distinction, subtle difference; More
verb
verb: nuance; 3rd person present: nuances; past tense: nuanced; past participle: nuanced; gerund or present participle: nuancing
1.give nuances to.
"the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners"