Synonyms for definiteness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : def-uh-nit |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for definiteness Other synonyms for the word definiteness
- accurateness
- actualness
- all sewn up
- authoritativeness
- belief
- care
- carefulness
- cert
- certainty
- certitude
- cinch
- closeness
- conviction
- corporeality
- correctness
- credence
- dead certainty
- definiteness
- definitiveness
- definitude
- destiny
- distinction
- dogmatism
- embodiment
- exactitude
- exactness
- faith
- faithfulness
- faultlessness
- fidelity
- firmness
- foregone conclusion
- heed
- incarnation
- incisiveness
- indubitableness
- lock
- lockup
- manifestation
- mastery
- materiality
- meticulousness
- nicety
- objectiveness
- open and shut case
- open-and-shut case
- orderliness
- painstakingness
- palpability
- particularity
- physicality
- positiveness
- positivism
- preciseness
- precision
- promptitude
- rain or shine
- regularity
- rightness
- rigorousness
- safe bet
- scrupulousness
- setup
- sharpness
- shoo-in
- skillfulness
- small risk
- solidity
- staunchness
- steadiness
- stock
- store
- strictness
- substantialness
- sure bet
- sure thing
- surefire
- sureness
- surety
- tactility
- tangibleness
- touchableness
- unequivocalness
- validity
- verity
- wrap-up
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for definiteness
- ambiguity
- carelessness
- concept
- disbelief
- dishonesty
- disloyalty
- disregard
- distrust
- doubt
- erroneousness
- falsehood
- fault
- flaw
- hesitation
- idea
- ignorance
- imperfection
- impreciseness
- imprecision
- impropriety
- inability
- inaccuracy
- inattention
- incorrectness
- inefficiency
- inexactness
- infidelity
- irregularity
- mistake
- neglect
- negligence
- questionableness
- theory
- thoughtlessness
- unacceptableness
- uncertainty
- unseemliness
- unsuitability
- unsuitableness
- wrong
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