vaguely

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or suggesting something without clarity or exactness; imprecise

  - "The politician gave a vague response when asked about his position on the issue."
  - "The instructions for assembling the furniture were quite vague."

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Variants

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vaguely

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Etymology

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From Middle English vag, from Old French vaguer, from Latin vagus 'wandering, roving'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vague' is derived from the Latin word 'vagus', which means 'wandering'.

2. In music, a 'vague' chord is a chord that is not clearly defined and can be played in various ways.

3. The term 'vague' is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms that are not clearly defined or specific.

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Related Concepts

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1. ambiguity: Ambiguity is the quality of being open to more than one interpretation. Vaguely can be seen as a cause or result of ambiguity.

2. imprecision: Imprecision refers to a lack of precision or clarity. Vaguely is a term used to describe something that is imprecise.

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Culture

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Vaguely is often used in literature and conversation to convey uncertainty or ambiguity. In art, the term 'vague' can be used to describe abstract or non-representational works.

How to Memorize "vaguely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cloudy or foggy day to remember the meaning of 'vaguely'. Imagine trying to see through a foggy mirror or looking at a cloudy sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vague' with words like 'ambiguous', 'unclear', 'imprecise', or 'uncertain'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vague is like a foggy day' to remember the meaning of the word.

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