Determinate and Nebulous

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Determinate adjective - Having distinct or certain limits.

Usage example: contestants have a determinate length of time to answer the questions

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Nebulous is an antonym for determinate.

Nearby Words: determined, determination, determinant, determinative, determinating

Nebulous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

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Determinate is an antonym for nebulous.

Nearby Words: nebula, nebulosity, nebulously

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