fuzziness

Variant of fuzzy

fuzzy definition

fuzzy (fuz′ē)

adjective fuzzier fuzz′i·er, fuzziest fuzz′i·est

  1. of, like, or covered with fuzz
  2. not clear, distinct, or precise; blurred fuzzy thinking, a fuzzy sound

Etymology: prob. < LowG fussig, fibrous, spongy, akin to Du voos, spongy < IE *pus- < base *pu-, to rot > foul

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