unclearly-defined
|un-clear-ly-de-fined|
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/ʌnˈklɪrli dɪˈfaɪnd/
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/ʌnˈklɪəli dɪˈfaɪnd/
not clearly defined
Etymology
'unclearly-defined' originates from the combination of 'unclear' and 'define', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', 'clear' from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright', and 'define' from Latin 'definire' meaning 'to limit or determine'.
'unclearly-defined' evolved from the combination of 'unclear' and 'define', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.
Initially, 'unclear' meant 'not bright or distinct', and 'define' meant 'to limit or determine'. Together, they evolved to mean 'not clearly defined'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not clearly or precisely defined or explained.
The rules of the game were unclearly-defined, leading to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 21:20