ill-defined

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking a clear or specific meaning or definition.

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Antonyms

well-defined

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Synonyms

fuzzy , hazy

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Variants

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ill-defined

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Etymology

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From Old English 'ylle' meaning 'evil' + 'definan' meaning 'to define'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ill-defined' is often used in mathematics and computer science to describe problems or concepts that lack a clear definition.

2. In philosophy, the concept of 'ill-defined' is related to the idea of 'undecidable' problems, which cannot be definitively solved.

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Related Concepts

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1. ambiguous: A term similar to 'ill-defined', referring to something that has more than one meaning or interpretation.

2. vague: A term related to 'ill-defined', referring to something that is not clear or precise.

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How to Memorize "ill-defined"

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   - Imagine a word or concept that is not well-defined or clear.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the definition of 'ill-defined': 'I'll Never Define This'.

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