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indefinite
[ in-def-uh-nit ]
adjective
- not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited:
an indefinite number.
Synonyms: unspecified, indeterminate
Antonyms: determinate
- not clearly defined or determined; not precise or exact:
an indefinite boundary; an indefinite date in the future.
Synonyms: uncertain, vague, confusing, indistinct, inexact, imprecise
Antonyms: specific, clear, determinate
- Grammar.
- Botany.
- very numerous or not easily counted, as stamens.
- (of an inflorescence) indeterminate.
indefinite
/ ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt /
adjective
- not certain or determined; unsettled
- without exact limits; indeterminate
an indefinite number
- vague, evasive, or unclear
- Alsoindeterminate botany
- too numerous to count
indefinite stamens
- capable of continued growth at the tip of the stem, which does not terminate in a flower
an indefinite inflorescence
Derived Forms
- inˈdefiniteness, noun
Other Words From
- in·defi·nite·ly adverb
- in·defi·nite·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of indefinite1
Example Sentences
The scheduled date brings to an end the indefinite postponement in sentencing following Trumpov’s November election win.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced in December he was making the temporary ban on puberty blockers introduced in May indefinite across the UK following a consultation and advice from the Commission on Human Medicines.
“This is a group of people who are flouting the standard rules ... and looking forward to spending an indefinite time in court.”
On 21 May 2013 he was granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Andrea waited for news but now her flight has been cancelled altogether - she has heard there will be "indefinite delays" for other flights.
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