Definiteness Meaning
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or quality of being definite.
Sentence Examples
Bulgarian and Macedonian mark definiteness.
She spoke with a sense of definiteness that convinced everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the contract terms left no room for negotiation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Bulgarian and Macedonian mark ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English definite Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English definiteness From definite + -ness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the contract terms left no room for negotiation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Bulgarian and Macedonian mark ____.