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vague form

[/veɪɡ fɔːrm/]
nounpl: vague forms
forma vaga
1. An imprecise or indistinct shape, outline, or structure that lacks clear definition or specific detail
Through the fog, we could only see the vague form of the building ahead.
Através da neblina, podíamos apenas ver a forma vaga do edifício à frente.
2. In linguistics or grammar, a linguistic expression or utterance that is unclear or ambiguous in meaning
The instructions were written in such a vague form that nobody understood them correctly.
As instruções foram escritas em uma forma tão vaga que ninguém as compreendeu corretamente.
3. A general or indefinite shape without precise boundaries or characteristics
The artist captured only the vague form of the landscape, leaving details to imagination.
O artista capturou apenas a forma vaga da paisagem, deixando os detalhes para a imaginação.
Synonyms
indefinite shapeunclear outlineimprecise formindistinct silhouetteambiguous form
Antonyms
clear formdefinite shapeprecise outlinedistinct formwell-defined form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma vaga
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forma vaga
Common in technical and literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
forma vaga
Standard usage in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
forma vaga
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

in vague form
take vague form
emerge in vague form
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