Indefinite

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite..

Definitions by Sense

1. Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
2. Vague or unclear.
3. Undecided or uncertain.
4. (mathematics) Being an integral without specified limits.
5. (linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.
6. (grammar) A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

Example Sentences

Your account will be suspended for an indefinite period of time.

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the government from enforcing a controversial statute about the indefinite detention without trial of terrorism suspects.

She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood.

I'm still indefinite about what I'm going to study at college.

Don't forget to m the +C when calculating indefinite integrals.

the indefinite article

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• more indefinite
• most indefinite
• indefinites

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