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definiteness

[/ˈdefɪnɪtnəs/]
nounfeminine
definição
1. the quality of being clearly defined, precise, or exact
The definiteness of the contract terms left no room for misinterpretation.
A definição dos termos do contrato não deixou espaço para má interpretação.
2. the state of being certain or decided
We need more definiteness about the project timeline.
Precisamos de mais clareza sobre o cronograma do projeto.
3. in grammar, the quality of being definite (as opposed to indefinite)
The definiteness of the article 'the' marks a specific noun.
A definição do artigo 'o' marca um substantivo específico.
Synonyms
clarityprecisionexactnesscertaintyspecificitydeterminacy
Antonyms
vaguenessambiguityindefinitenessuncertaintyobscurityindeterminacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
definição
most common usage
São Paulo
definição
standard usage
Portugal
definição
standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
clareza
alternative when referring to clarity aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

lack of definiteness
with definiteness
achieve definiteness
question of definiteness
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