Definitions
- Describing something that is not yet decided or determined. - Referring to a situation that lacks clarity or certainty. - Talking about a quantity or value that cannot be precisely measured or calculated.
- Describing something that is vague, uncertain, or ambiguous. - Referring to a situation that lacks a clear or definite conclusion. - Talking about a quantity or value that cannot be accurately determined or specified.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or quantities that lack clarity or precision.
- 2Both words can be used to express uncertainty or ambiguity.
- 3Both words can be used in similar contexts, such as in legal or scientific language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Undeterminate is less common than indeterminate and may be considered outdated or archaic in some contexts.
- 2Meaning: Undeterminate emphasizes the lack of decision or determination, while indeterminate emphasizes the lack of clarity or specificity.
- 3Connotation: Undeterminate can have a more neutral or objective connotation, while indeterminate can have a negative or undesirable connotation.
Remember this!
Undeterminate and indeterminate are synonyms that describe situations or quantities that lack clarity or precision. However, undeterminate is less commonly used and emphasizes the lack of decision or determination, while indeterminate is more commonly used and emphasizes the lack of clarity or specificity.
