The Only Use of
nebulous
in
1984, by Orwell
- It had happened that morning at the Ministry, if anything so nebulous could be said to happen.
p. 9.7nebulous = lacking in definite form
Definitions:
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(1)
(nebulous) unclear or lacking definite form
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Specialized meanings of nebulous can refer to characteristics of a nebula which can refer to- an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space
- a faint cloudy spot on the cornea
- cloudiness of the urine
- a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer