First Known Use: 14th century
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indeterminate
adjective in·de·ter·mi·nate \ˌin-di-ˈtərm-nət, -ˈtər-mə-\
: not able to be stated or described in an exact way
Full Definition of INDETERMINATE
1
a : not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague b : not known in advance c : not leading to a definite end or result
2
: having an infinite number of solutions <a system of indeterminate equations>
3
: being one of the seven undefined mathematical expressions 
4
: characterized by sequential flowering from the lateral or basal buds to the central or uppermost buds; also : characterized by growth in which the main stem continues to elongate indefinitely without being limited by a terminal inflorescence — compare determinate 4
— in·de·ter·mi·nate·ly adverb
— in·de·ter·mi·nate·ness noun
— in·de·ter·mi·na·tion \-ˌtər-mə-ˈnā-shən\ noun
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Origin of INDETERMINATE
Middle English indeterminat, from Late Latin indeterminatus, from Latin in- + determinatus, past participle of determinare to determine
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indeterminate
adjective in·de·ter·mi·nate \ˌin-di-ˈtərm-(ə-)nət\
Medical Definition of INDETERMINATE
: relating to, being, or undergoing indeterminate cleavage <an indeterminate egg>
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