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Indefiniteness

The quality of being indefinite.

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Broader term 1

Uncertainty 76% connected

The quality or state of being uncertain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Indefinite 74% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Indefinite 74% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Indetermination 92% connected

Want of determination; an unsettled or wavering state, as of the mind.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Agreement noun · 86% connection

compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in corresponden…

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Ambiguity noun · 86% connection

unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

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Coherence noun · 86% connection

logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts

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Coherency noun · 86% connection

logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts

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Correspondence noun · 86% connection

compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in corresponden…

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Deviation noun · 86% connection

the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

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Dissimilarity noun · 86% connection

the quality of being dissimilar

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Distinction noun · 86% connection

a distinguishing difference between similar things or people; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

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Doubt noun · 86% connection

uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the v…

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Doubtfulness noun · 86% connection

uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the v…

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Dubiousness noun · 86% connection

uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the v…

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Effect noun · 86% connection

an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in h…

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Equivocalness noun · 86% connection

unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

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Function noun · 86% connection

what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

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Impression noun · 86% connection

an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in h…

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Improbability noun · 86% connection

the quality of being improbable; "impossibility should never be confused with improbability"; "the improbability of such rare coincide…

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Linear perspective noun · 86% connection

the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer

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Making noun · 86% connection

an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "…

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A unknown · 78% connection

An adjective, commonly called the indefinite article, and signifying one or any, but less emphatically.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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An unknown · 78% connection

This word is properly an adjective, but is commonly called the indefinite article. It is used before nouns of the singular number only…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Any a. & pron. · 78% connection

One indifferently, out of an indefinite number; one indefinitely, whosoever or whatsoever it may be.

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Anybody noun · 78% connection

Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Anything noun · 78% connection

Expressing an indefinite comparison; -- with as or like.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Aoristic adjective · 78% connection

Indefinite; pertaining to the aorist tense.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Article noun · 78% connection

One of the three words, a, an, the, used before nouns to limit or define their application. A (or an) is called the indefinite article…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Aspersed adjective · 78% connection

Having an indefinite number of small charges scattered or strewed over the surface.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Ay adjective · 78% connection

Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Bar noun · 78% connection

An indefinite quantity of some substance, so shaped as to be long in proportion to its breadth and thickness; as, a bar of gold or of…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Bittock noun · 78% connection

A small bit of anything, of indefinite size or quantity; a short distance.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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Blade noun · 78% connection

A sharp-witted, dashing, wild, or reckless, fellow; -- a word of somewhat indefinite meaning.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: indefinite.
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