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Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.
W. Clement Stone

Meaning of "definiteness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEFINITENESS

definiteness  [ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEFINITENESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Definiteness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEFINITENESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definiteness

In grammatical theory, definiteness is a feature of noun phrases, distinguishing between entities that are specific and identifiable in a given context and entities which are not. There is considerable variation in the expression of definiteness across languages: ▪ Some languages, e.g. English, use separate words called articles. ▪ In other languages, the article is a clitic that attaches phonologically to the noun, e.g. the Hebrew definite article ha- or the Arabic definite article al-. ▪ In yet other languages, definiteness is indicated by affixes on the noun or on modifying adjectives, much like the expression of grammatical number and grammatical case. In these languages, the inflections indicating definiteness may be quite complex. In the Germanic languages and Balto-Slavic languages, for example, there are two paradigms for adjectives, one used in definite noun phrases and the other used in indefinite noun phrases. ▪ In some languages, e.g. Hungarian, definiteness is marked on the verb. ▪ Some languages do not express definiteness at all.

Definition of definiteness in the English dictionary

The definition of definiteness in the dictionary is the quality of being definite.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEFINITENESS


airtightness
ˈɛətaɪtnəs
commensurateness
kəˈmensərɪtnəs
compositeness
ˈkɒmpəzɪtnəs
decrepitness
dɪˈkrɛpɪtnəs
downrightness
ˈdaʊnˌraɪtnəs
explicitness
ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs
exquisiteness
ɪkˈskwɪzɪtnəs
finiteness
ˈfaɪnaɪtnəs
importunateness
ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnɪtnəs
inappropriateness
ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪtnəs
indefiniteness
ɪnˈdefɪnɪtnəs
innateness
ɪnˈeɪtnəs
inviolateness
ɪnˈvaɪəlɪtnəs
irateness
aɪˈreɪtnəs
mediateness
ˈmiːdɪeɪtnəs
oblateness
ɒbˈleɪtnəs
preteriteness
ˈprɛtərɪtnəs
straitness
ˈstreɪtnəs
up-to-dateness
ˌʌptəˈdeɪtnəs
watertightness
ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪtnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEFINITENESS

defined-benefit
definement
definer
definienda
definiendum
definiens
definientia
definite
definite article
definite description
definite integral
definitely
definition
definitional
definitise
definitive
definitively
definitiveness
definitize
definitude

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEFINITENESS

adhesiveness
appropriateness
attentiveness
attractiveness
awareness
awesomeness
brand awareness
business
closeness
competitiveness
completeness
cost-effectiveness
cuteness
effectiveness
hoarseness
likeness
oneness
responsiveness
self-awareness
soreness
uniqueness

Synonyms and antonyms of definiteness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «definiteness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEFINITENESS

Find out the translation of definiteness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of definiteness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «definiteness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

定性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

definitud
570 millions of speakers

English

definiteness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निश्चितता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوضوح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

определенность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

definitividade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

definiteness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

netteté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesahihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bestimmtheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

明確性
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명확성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Definisi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tính xác định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரையறுக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निश्चितता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kesinlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

definitezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

określoności
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

визначеність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

definiteness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οριστικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bepaaldheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bestämdhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bestemthet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of definiteness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEFINITENESS»

The term «definiteness» is regularly used and occupies the 55.765 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEFINITENESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «definiteness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «definiteness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about definiteness

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3 QUOTES WITH «DEFINITENESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word definiteness.
1
Napoleon Hill
There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.
2
Charles Ives
But maybe music was not intended to satisfy the curious definiteness of man. Maybe it is better to hope that music may always be transcendental language in the most extravagant sense.
3
W. Clement Stone
Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEFINITENESS»

Discover the use of definiteness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to definiteness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Definiteness
This 1999 book is an explanation of the grammatical concept of definiteness ('the', 'this', 'that') and how many languages express it.
Christopher Lyons, 1999
2
On Definiteness: A Study with Special Reference to English ...
This 1991 book proposes a theory of definiteness, based on an analysis of the rich system of articles in English, and of the ways in which definiteness is inferred rather than expressed in Finnish.
Andrew Chesterman, 2005
3
The Representation of (in)definiteness
The Representation of (In)definiteness is fourteenth in the series Current Studies in Linguistics, edited by Samuel Jay Keyser.
Eric J. Reuland, Alice G. B. ter Meulen, 1987
4
Definiteness in Bulgarian: Modelling the Processes of ...
Review text: "All in all, Mladenova's book is not only an important contribution to our understanding of definiteness, but also has broadened our horizons on the topic in general, and has given some important insights about the diachronic ...
Olga M. Mladenova, 2007
5
Characteristic Functions and Moment Sequences: Positive ...
This book contains basic information on characteristic functions and moment sequences that is frequently used in probability theory. Characteristic functions and moment sequences are viewed as special cases of positive definite functions.
Torben Maack Bisgaard, Zoltán Sasvári, 2000
6
Non-definiteness and Plurality
This collection of studies by leading scholars in the field focuses on the semantics of non-definite (bare and indefinite) plural NPs. The contributions in the first part concentrate on bare plurals and their cross-linguistic counterparts.
Svetlana Vogeleer, Liliane Tasmowski, 2006
7
The Concept of Definiteness and Its Application to Automated ...
This book is a study of the category of definiteness in the light of research on mental spaces and frames.
Zaur Kambarov, 2008
8
Quantification, Definiteness, and Nominalization
This book addresses recent developments in the study of quantifier phrases, nominalizations, and the linking definite determiner.
Anastasia Giannakidou, Monika Rathert, 2009
9
Positive Definiteness of Functions with Applications to ...
This text explains positive definiteness.
Hideki Kosaki, 2011
10
The Concept of Definiteness and Its Application to Nominal ...
This dissertation is a study of the category of definiteness in the light of research on mental spaces and frames. We propose an algorithm for nominal reference resolution that uses information provided by determiners in a text.
Zaur Kambarov, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEFINITENESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term definiteness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Recent Case Law, PTAB Decisions Provide Clarity on Exceptions to …
... failing to comply with the patentable subject matter requirement, or any of the written description, enablement, and definiteness requirements ... «JD Supra, Jul 15»
2
Find the quiet
>Sit straight or cross-legged and keep your Definiteness. >Sit Focused for 1 to 2 hours. >Walk away and keep happiness. Read >Find a book ... «ChicagoNow, Jul 15»
3
Inter Partes Review: Indefinite Claims Can't Play
Decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board) illustrate that a claim's failure to comply at least with § 112's definiteness requirement ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
4
Intellectual Property Alert: Federal Circuit Holds Claims Indefinite …
On remand, the Federal Circuit acknowledged that “the definiteness requirement must take into account the inherent limitations of language,” ... «JD Supra, Jul 15»
5
Not a Fact, Hope or Dream
For when this image comes to my mind, my first feeling is not hopefulness; it is fact, definiteness. "I can't wait for this to happen," my heart ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
6
Italian automotive supplier celebrates grand opening of Auburn …
“All successful people have control of their mind and determination and definiteness of purpose,” Gratta said. “Those who do that fuel dreams.”. «Opelika Auburn News, Jun 15»
7
Texas Lawyer Building Class Action Lawsuit Against City for …
By omitting the drainage charges, it failed to substantially submit the measure with such definiteness and certainty that voters would not be ... «Breitbart News, Jun 15»
8
Teva v. Sandoz: On remand, Still No Deference and Claim is Indefinite
Further, the new 'reasonable certainty' definiteness requirement under Nautilus made the invalidity holding even easier to justify. [Read Teva v. «Patently-O, Jun 15»
9
En banc Federal Circuit broadens what constitutes a means-plus …
Similarly, the definiteness requirement was in the second paragraph of pre-AIA § 112 — hence, referred to as § 112, ¶ 2 indefiniteness validity ... «Lexology, Jun 15»
10
Pennsylvania Federal Court Strikes Class Allegations in Air …
... therefore falling short of the class “definiteness” requirement courts have found implicit in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See id. at 5-6. «The National Law Review, Jun 15»

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