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indefiniteness

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs]

Word

Context: "uncertainty"

(noun) the quality of being not clear or specific. When something has indefiniteness, it means we don't know exactly what it is, like when you're unsure about what's going to happen in the future.

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The indefiniteness of the plan made everyone feel a bit confused about what to expect.

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The report provided clarity instead of indefiniteness, which helped everyone understand the situation.

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Why does the indefiniteness of the instructions worry you?

Context: "grammar"

(noun) the quality of not being definite, especially in language. This means it’s not clear whether something is specific or general. For example, saying 'a dog' instead of 'the dog' shows indefiniteness.

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Using indefiniteness in speech can make it more casual and friendly.

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His use of definite terms removed any sense of indefiniteness from his statements.

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How can you tell if a sentence has indefiniteness?

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