Definitions
- Describing something that lacks specific or detailed information. - Referring to a general or vague description of something. - Talking about a statement or explanation that is lacking in detail or specificity.
- Describing something that is not clearly defined or specified. - Referring to a lack of clarity or precision in a statement or explanation. - Talking about something that is not limited or restricted in time, space, or quantity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of specificity or clarity.
- 2Both can refer to a general or vague description of something.
- 3Both can be used to indicate a lack of detail or precision.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Undetailed refers specifically to a lack of detail, while indefinite can also refer to a lack of clarity or precision.
- 2Time: Indefinite can refer to something that is not limited or restricted in time, while undetailed does not have a temporal connotation.
- 3Quantity: Indefinite can refer to something that is not limited or restricted in quantity, while undetailed does not have a quantitative connotation.
- 4Usage: Undetailed is typically used to describe a lack of detail in a report, description, or explanation, while indefinite can be used more broadly to describe a lack of clarity or precision in various contexts.
- 5Connotation: Undetailed can imply a negative judgment of the quality of information provided, while indefinite does not carry a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Undetailed and indefinite are synonyms that both describe a lack of specificity or clarity. However, undetailed specifically refers to a lack of detail, while indefinite can also refer to a lack of clarity or precision. Additionally, indefinite can refer to something that is not limited or restricted in time, space, or quantity, while undetailed does not have these connotations.
