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- [def-uh-nit]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/
- /ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs /
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- [def-uh-nit]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/
Definitions of definiteness word
- adjective definiteness clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact: a definite quantity; definite directions. 1
- adjective definiteness having fixed limits; bounded with precision: a definite area. 1
- adjective definiteness positive; certain; sure: It is definite that he will take the job. 1
- adjective definiteness defining; limiting. 1
- adjective definiteness Botany. (of an inflorescence) determinate. 1
- noun definiteness The state or quality of being definite. 1
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Origin of definiteness
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite2
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Parts of speech for Definiteness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
definiteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
definiteness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for definiteness
noun definiteness
- veracity — habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness: He was not noted for his veracity.
- skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
- efficiency — the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance.
Antonyms for definiteness
noun definiteness
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
- inaccuracy — something inaccurate; error.
- mistake — an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
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