NEBULOUS


Meaning of NEBULOUS in English

[ 'nɛbjʊləs ]

■ adjective

1》 in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

2》 (of a concept or idea) vague or ill-defined.

3》 Astronomy relating to a nebula or nebulae.

Derivatives

nebulosity noun

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME (in the sense 'cloudy'): from Fr. nébuleux or L. nebulosus , from nebula 'mist'.

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