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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