indefiniteness
|in-def-i-nite-ness|
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/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/
(indefinite)
vague quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indefiniteness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indefinitus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'definitus' meant 'defined.'
Historical Evolution
'indefinitus' transformed into the French word 'indéfini,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indefinite' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not defined,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vague or not clearly defined.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being vague or not clearly defined.
The indefiniteness of the instructions led to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35