definiteness

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Definiteness can be marked by other th-words such as this, that, these, and those, or with a genitive noun, as in Claire’s knee or Jerry’s kids.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Definiteness and finality are as difficult of attainment as to tell a hawk from a handsaw when the wind is northerly.

From The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 by Various

Definiteness of aim is characteristic of all true art.

From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett

"Definiteness is not in the form but the love," she said, more and more irritated, not by his words, but by the tone of cool composure in which he spoke.

From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance

Definiteness of purpose is always conducive to success, and I think it would be well now to concentrate all our efforts upon the one idea of "Suffrage for Women."

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady