definiteness

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English

Etymology

From definite +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/
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Noun

definiteness (usually uncountable, plural definitenesses)

  1. The state or quality of being definite.
    Antonym: indefiniteness

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