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indefinite
adjective in·def·i·nite \(ˌ)in-ˈdef-nət, -ˈde-fə-\
: not certain in amount or length
: not clear or certain in meaning or details
Full Definition of INDEFINITE
: not definite: as a : typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing <the indefinite articles a and an> <indefinite pronouns> b : not precise : vague c : having no exact limits
— indefinite noun
— in·def·i·nite·ly adverb
— in·def·i·nite·ness noun
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Origin of INDEFINITE
Latin indefinitus, from in- + definitus definite
Related to INDEFINITE
- Synonyms
- bottomless, boundless, endless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited
- Antonyms
- bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted
INDEFINITE Defined for Kids
indefinite
adjective in·def·i·nite \in-ˈde-fə-nət\
Definition of INDEFINITE for Kids
1
: not certain in amount or length <an indefinite period>
2
: not clear in meaning or details <She is indefinite about her plans.>
— in·def·i·nite·ly adverb
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