Antonyms for definiteness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : def-uh-nit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪt

Definition of definiteness

Origin : 1550s, from Latin definitus "defined, bounded, limited," past participle of definire (see define). Definite means "defined, clear, precise, unmistakable;" definitive means "having the character of finality."

As in precision : noun accuracy
As in sure thing : noun certain thing
As in accuracy : noun precision or correctness
As in certainty : noun positive assurance
As in palpability : noun tangibility
As in preciseness : noun accuracy
As in rightness : noun accuracy
As in tactility : noun tangibility
As in tangibility : noun touchableness
As in tangibleness : noun tangibility
As in touchableness : noun tangibility
As in correctness : noun accuracy
As in exactness : noun accuracy, precision

Example sentences :

It can hardly help the definiteness of a meaning: is it therefore to be disregarded?
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

Sergius sternly declined, but was horrified by the definiteness of his desire.
Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy

It comes from the very crispness and definiteness with which he sees things.
Extract from : « My Contemporaries In Fiction » by David Christie Murray

On such a mysterious subject, definiteness is neither to be expected nor desired.
Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various

The natural feelings of the people lack purpose and definiteness.
Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge

His great success in war was due largely to his definiteness of aim.
Extract from : « How to Succeed » by Orison Swett Marden

Sturm's course has the merit of definiteness, thoroughness, and unity.
Extract from : « History of Education » by Levi Seeley

There was definiteness in his refusal; the shake of his head emphasized it too.
Extract from : « Sundry Accounts » by Irvin S. Cobb

It is impossible to answer the question with anything like definiteness.
Extract from : « The American Empire » by Scott Nearing

One great lack in the church today is a lack of definiteness.
Extract from : « Sanctification » by J. W. Byers

Synonyms for definiteness

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