shade
noun
1.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
3.
4.
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
5.
a position of relative inferiority
6.
a slight amount or degree of difference
8.
a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
Derived from:
shade 9.
a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view