De vaagheid
Example: De vaagheid van zijn uitleg leidde tot veel verwarring.
Definition
"De vaagheid" refers to the quality or state of being unclear, indistinct, or imprecise. It describes situations, explanations, or ideas that lack clear definition or detail, often causing confusion or uncertainty, as in the phrase 'The vagueness of his explanation led to much confusion.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vaagheid" comes from the adjective "vaag," meaning vague or unclear, combined with the suffix "-heid," which is used to form nouns that express a state or quality. The root "vaag" traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic origins, reflecting a longstanding concept of indistinctness.
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"De vaagheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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