Definition vague language in American English

vague language noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌveɪɡ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

language that is not precise and therefore allows speakers not to commit themselves or not to sound too definite. "Loads of," "that sort of thing," "stuff" and "whatnot" are all examples of vague language.

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academic writing delivery diction

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