Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vague term
Noun
/veɪɡ tɜrm/
Definition
A word or phrase that is not clearly defined or has an unclear meaning.
Examples
- In legal documents, using a vague term can lead to confusion and misinterpretation.
- When we say ‘soon’, it’s a vague term that could mean different things to different people.
Meaning
Vague terms lack precision and can be interpreted in multiple ways depending on the context in which they are used.
Synonyms
- Ambiguous
- Unclear
- Indeterminate
- Imprecise
- Obscure
