vague

English

2=/veɪɡ/, 2=/væɡ/

adj
Definitions
  • Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
  • Not having a precise meaning.
  • Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.
  • Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.
  • Not thinking or expressing one’s thoughts clearly or precisely.
  • Lacking expression; vacant.
  • Not sharply outlined; hazy.
  • Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French vague derived from Latin vagus (wandering, strolling, flighty, vague, rambling, inconstant, uncertain, roaming, giddy, errant).

Origin

Latin

vagus

Gloss

wandering, strolling, flighty, vague, rambling, inconstant, uncertain, roaming, giddy, errant

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