Definition of Nebulous

1. Adjective. Lacking definite form or limits. "Nebulous distinction between pride and conceit"

Exact synonyms: Cloudy, Nebulose
Similar to: Indistinct
Derivative terms: Cloudiness

2. Adjective. Of or relating to or resembling a nebula. "The nebular hypothesis of the origin of the solar system"
Exact synonyms: Nebular
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Partainyms: Nebula, Nebula
Derivative terms: Nebula, Nebula

3. Adjective. Lacking definition or definite content. "Unfixed as were her general notions of what men ought to be"
Exact synonyms: Unfixed
Similar to: Indefinite

Definition of Nebulous

1. a. Cloudy; hazy; misty.

Definition of Nebulous

1. Adjective. In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. ¹

2. Adjective. Vague or ill-defined. ¹

3. Adjective. Relating to a nebula or nebulae. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nebulous

1. unclear [adj] - See also: unclear

Medical Definition of Nebulous

1. 1. Cloudy; hazy; misty. 2. Of, pertaining to, or having the appearance of, a nebula; nebular; cloudlike. Neb"ulously, Neb"ulousness. Origin: L. Nebulosus: cf. F. Nebuleux. See Nebula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nebulous

nebulium
nebuliums
nebulization
nebulizations
nebulize
nebulized
nebulizer
nebulizers
nebulizes
nebulizing
nebulose
nebulosi
nebulosities
nebulosity
nebulosus
nebulous (current term)
nebulous urine
nebulously
nebulousness
nebulousnesses
nebuly
nebulæ
necator
necator americanus
necatoriasis
necessaire
necessarian
necessarianism
necessaries
necessariest

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