nonspecificity
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/ˌnɑːn.spəˈsɪf.ɪ.sɪ.ti/
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/ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪ.sɪ.ti/
lack of specificity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonspecificity' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'specificity', which comes from Latin 'specificus', meaning 'pertaining to a species'.
Historical Evolution
'specificity' evolved from the Latin word 'specificus' and was combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'nonspecificity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not pertaining to a specific species', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not being specific or detailed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of not being specific or detailed.
The nonspecificity of the instructions led to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45