fuzzy
/ˈfʌzi/
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to or characterized by lack of clarity or focus.
- "The fuzzy image made it difficult to identify the object."
- "The fuzzy logic system can make decisions with approximate data."
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adjective
Covered with or resembling down or fur.
- "The fuzzy toy was soft to touch."
- "The fuzzy slippers were warm and comfortable."
Pronunciation
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/ˈfʌzi/
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Synonyms
blurry , fuzzy , ill-defined , ambiguous , equivocal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fuzzybuzzy , dizzy , fizzy , muzzy , suzzy
Variants
List of all variants of fuzzy that leads to same resultfuzzier , fuzziest , fuzzily , fuzziness , fuzzinesses , fuzzy , fuzzy logic , fuzzy logics , fuzzy set , fuzzy sets
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'foggy' or 'misty'. The modern meaning is believed to have arisen from the use of the term in mathematics to describe systems that can deal with uncertainty.
Trivia
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The term 'fuzzy' was first used in mathematics by Lotfi A. Zadeh in 1965.
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The word 'fuzzy' is also used in biology to describe certain types of cells.
Related Concepts
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Fuzzy logic: A type of logic that deals with uncertainty and approximate reasoning.
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Fuzzy set: A set with membership degrees that can take on any value between 0 and 1.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In popular culture, 'fuzzy' is often used to describe soft, cuddly toys. In mathematics, 'fuzzy logic' is a type of logic that deals with uncertainty.
How to Memorize "fuzzy"
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visualize
- Imagine a blurry or indistinct image to remember the meaning of 'fuzzy' as an adjective.
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associate
- Associate the word 'fuzzy' with soft, cuddly toys or foggy, misty weather.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Fuzzy is for Foggy' to remember the meaning of 'fuzzy' as an adjective.
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