ebamääraselt
Ebamääraselt is an Estonian adverb meaning in an indefinite, imprecise, or vague manner. It is used to describe how something is stated, described, or presented when precision or clarity is lacking. The term is formed from the adjective ebamäärane, which means vague or indefinite, with a standard Estonian adverbial suffix. In practice, ebamääraselt often modifies verbs, describing actions such as speaking, describing, estimating, or presenting.
Ebamääraselt is common in formal and semi-formal writing, including journalism, academic prose, and critical discussion, where
- Ta kirjeldas plaani ebamääraselt, ilma konkreetsete sammude või täpsete tähtaegadeta. (He described the plan vaguely, without
- Uuring näitas ebamääraseid tulemusi, mis vajavad täpsemat analüüsi. (The study showed inconclusive results that require more
Related concepts include vagueness or indefiniteness, often discussed in linguistic or epistemological contexts.