5
variation(noun, feature, characteristic, shade, point)
4
intensity(noun, characteristic, brightness, attribute, colouration)
4
delicacy(noun, characteristic, class, grace, attribute)
4
expression(noun, characteristic, attribute, lightness)
4
graduation(noun, feature, characteristic, shade, point)
4
tincture(noun, characteristic, drop, mark, touch)
3
denotation(noun, force, understanding, effect, sense)
3
subtle variation(expression, difference, distinction, quality, variation)
3
very slight variation(expression, difference, distinction, quality, variation)
2
differentia(noun, feature, characteristic, shade, difference)
2
amount(noun, characteristic, touch, hint, trace)
2
coloration(noun, characteristic, drop, touch, dash)
2
elaboration(noun, characteristic, attribute, lightness)
2
note(noun, shade, tone, attribute)
1
inference(noun, hint, suggestion, meaning, implication)
1
justness(noun, characteristic, attribute, accuracy)
1
undercurrent(noun, hint, suggestion, trace, implication)
1
detail(noun, distinction, refinement, precision, rigor)
1
discrimination(noun, intelligence, class, difference, wisdom)
1
feeling(noun, intelligence, hint, suggestion, trace)
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