Vague

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1 English 1.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Noun

English

Pronunciation: 'vAg
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): vagu·er; vagu·est
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vagus, literally, wandering
1 a : not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms <vague accusation>
1b : not having a precise meaning <vague term of abuse>
2 a : not clearly defined, grasped, or understood : indistinct <only a vague notion of what's needed>; also : slight <a vague hint of a thickening waistline> <hasn't the vaguest idea>
2b : not clearly felt or sensed : somewhat subconscious <a vague longing>
3 : not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely <vague about dates and places>
4 : lacking expression : vacant
5 : not sharply outlined : hazy
synonym see obscure
- vague·ly adverb
- vague·ness noun

Translations

• Dutch: vaag
• Swedish: vag

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French

Noun

vague f

1. wave