Definiteness

Translation of "definiteness" into Russian

Noun

definiteness

definitenesses pl

The definiteness of his answer left no room for doubt.

Определённость его ответа не оставила места для сомнений.

Additional translations

Noun

The quality of being clear and unambiguous.

The definiteness of her instructions left no room for confusion.

In linguistics, the feature of a noun phrase that indicates whether the referent is identifiable or specific.

In English, the definiteness of a noun is often marked by the use of 'the' as opposed to 'a' or 'an'.

Adjective

Relating to or denoting the grammatical category of definiteness.

In many languages, definiteness markers distinguish between specific and non-specific noun phrases.

definiteness of purpose

Definiteness of purpose is crucial for success.

определенность цели

Определенность цели важна для успеха.

definiteness of expression

The definiteness of expression in her speech impressed everyone.

определенность выражения

Определенность выражения в ее речи впечатлила всех.

definiteness of intention

Without definiteness of intention, plans can easily fall apart.

определенность намерения

Без определенности намерения планы могут легко развалиться.

definiteness in language

The academic text requires definiteness in language for clarity.

определенность в языке

Академический текст требует определенности в языке для ясности.

definiteness in speech

His definiteness in speech made him a persuasive leader.

определенность в речи

Его определенность в речи делала его убедительным лидером.