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vaguer

vague
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [veyg]
    • /veɪg/
    • /veɪɡ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [veyg]
    • /veɪg/

Definitions of vaguer word

  • adjective vaguer not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises. 1
  • adjective vaguer indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster. 1
  • adjective vaguer not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague shapes in the dark; vague murmurs behind a door. 1
  • adjective vaguer not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain: a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague. 1
  • adjective vaguer (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person. 1
  • adjective vaguer (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding: a vague stare. 1

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Origin of vaguer

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; (< Middle French) < Latin vagus wandering

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Parts of speech for Vaguer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vaguer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% 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.

vaguer usage trend in Literature

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