indefiniteness

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/ɪnˈdɛfɪtnəs/ · in-de-fi-te-ness

the condition of being vague or not clearly defined.

Meanings

nounformal

the condition of being vague or not clearly defined.

غیر واضح ہونے کی حالت یا وضاحت کی کمی۔

عدم تعین

adam tayin

Formal: عدم وضاحت

Synonyms

vaguenessambiguityuncertaintyغیر وضاحتمبہمیتغیر یقینی

Antonyms

definitenessclaritycertaintyتعینوضاحتیقین

Common Collocations

  • indefiniteness of meaning
  • indefiniteness in language
  • indefiniteness of thought

Example Sentences

The indefiniteness of the rules caused confusion among the players.

قاعدوں کی عدم تعین نے کھلاڑیوں میں الجھن پیدا کی۔

Qaidon ki adam tayin ne khiladiyon mein uljhan paida ki.

The poem's beauty lies in its indefiniteness and open interpretation.

نظم کی خوبصورتی اس کی عدم تعین اور کھلی تشریح میں ہے۔

Nazm ki khubsurati is ki adam tayin aur khuli tashreeh mein hai.

In discussions about philosophy, the indefiniteness of concepts can lead to deeper insights.

فلسفہ کی بحثوں میں، تصورات کا عدم تعین گہری بصیرت کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Falsafah ki behason mein, tasawwur ka adam tayin gehri baseerat ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

definiteness:Definiteness refers to being clearly defined or determined, while indefiniteness means lacking clarity or precision.

Word Family

indefinite
adjectiveغیر معین
definite
adjectiveتعین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'indefiniteness' as being indefinite like a question mark.

Imagine a foggy landscape where details are unclear.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نہ رونے کا وقت، نہ ہنسنے کا وقت

Na roone ka waqt, na hansne ka waqt

Neither a time to cry, nor a time to laugh.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indefinitus" — not defined

First known use: 14th century

The term 'indefiniteness' has evolved from the Latin word 'indefinitus', combining 'in-' (not) and 'definitus' (defined) to describe a lack of clarity or precision.