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Identify whether the article in the sentence is an indefinite article or definite article: "An attorney will meet you today."

Indefinite article
Definite article
Countable noun
Abstract noun

The correct answer is: Indefinite article

The term "An" in the sentence "An attorney will meet you today" is classified as an indefinite article. Indefinite articles are used to refer to non-specific items or individuals, suggesting that the attorney in question is one of many possible attorneys rather than a specific individual. This use indicates that the listener does not know which attorney will be meeting them, thus making it clear that the attorney is not previously identified or known. In contrast, definite articles identify a specific noun, whereas countable and abstract nouns refer to different grammatical categories not related to the article type itself. Countable nouns are those that can be counted (like "attorney"), while abstract nouns refer to concepts or ideas that cannot be physically touched or quantified. Understanding the role of articles is essential in grasping how specificity and generality are conveyed in language.