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   indefinite

   /ɪnˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time: "they may face indefinite detention" Similar unknownindeterminateunspecifiedunlimitedunrestrictedundecidedundeterminedundefinedunfixedunsettledunresolveduncertainlimitlessinfiniteendlessimmeasurableOpposite fixedlimited
   • 2. not clearly expressed or defined; vague: "an indefinite number of generations" Similar vagueill-definedunclearloosegeneralimpreciseinexactnebulousblurredfuzzyhazyconfusedobscureambiguousequivocaldoubtfuldubiousOpposite clear
   • ▪ (of a word, inflection, or phrase) not determining the person, thing, time, etc. referred to: "in Greek the dual contrasts with the indefinite plural"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin indefinitus, from in- ‘not’ + definitus ‘defined, set within limits’ (see definite).

   Derivatives

   • 1. indefiniteness noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDEFINITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   not exact or not clear; without clear limits: It was a wonderful opportunity, but it meant leaving family and friends for an indefinite period, perhaps forever. (Definition of indefinite from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of indefinite.

   • English (US)

     not exact or not clear; without clear limits: It was a...

   • Znaczenie Indefinite, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INDEFINITE definicja: 1. not exact, not clear, or without...

   • Indefinite: Ukrainian Translation

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   • Indefinite: Norwegian Translation

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   • Indefinite in Thai

     INDEFINITE translate: ซึ่งไม่มีข้อกำหนด, ไม่แน่นอน. Learn...

   • Translate English to Polish

     INDEFINITE translate: nieokreślony, nieokreślony,...

   • Indefinite in Czech

     indefinite - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Portuguese Translation

     INDEFINITE translate: indefinido, indefinido/-da. Learn more...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indefiniteIndefinite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 17, 2012 · Learn the meaning of indefinite, an adjective that describes something that is not definite, precise, or limited. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of indefinite.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDEFINITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adjective 'indefinite' in British and American English. Find examples of 'indefinite' in sentences and related words in other languages.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › indefiniteINDEFINITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Indefinite definition: not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited. See examples of INDEFINITE used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDEFINITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Indefinite means not exact, not clear, or without clear limits. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from various sources.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › indefiniteindefinite adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective indefinite, which describes something that has no fixed end or is not clearly defined. See examples, synonyms and related topics.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indefiniteIndefinite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective indefinite describes something that is vague or not clearly defined: “After injuring her knee in a riding accident, Gloria postponed her vacation for an indefinite period of time.”.