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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

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   What does indefinite mean?

   • an indefinite number. an indefinite boundary; an indefinite date in the future. Grammar. indefinite article. indefinite pronoun. Botany. very numerous or not easily counted, as stamens. (of an inflorescence) indeterminate. From the Latin word indēfīnītus, dating back to 1520–30. See in- 3, definite

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   What does indefinido mean?

   • indefinido, indefinido/-da… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! INDEFINITE meaning: 1. not exact, not clear, or without clear limits: 2. not exact, not clear, or without clear…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a situation is indefinite?

   • If you describe a situation or period as indefinite, you mean that people have not decided when it will end. The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period. ...an indefinite strike by government workers. Something that is indefinite is not exact or clear . ...at some indefinite time in the future. ...a handsome woman of indefinite age.

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   What is the meaning of indefinitely?

   • A very great number; an indefinitely large number. At some one period of time; -- used indefinitely. Whatever; whatsoever; what thing soever; -- used indefinitely. Indefinitely large or extensive; great; vast; immense; gigantic; prodigious. At a past time indefinitely referred to; once; formerly.

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   What is the meaning of the indefinite in French?

   • OF THE ABTIOLE INDEFINITE. 58. The article indefinite, a or on, serves to point out one single person or thing ; as, a girU a hook ; it is called indefinite, becaase it does not determine what particular person or thing is meant. This article is rendered into French by un or une (which also means " one **). 59.

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   What does 'to Time Indefinite' mean?

   • It often refers to things that have an end, but the period of such things’ existence can be said to be ‘to time indefinite’ because the time of their end is not then specified. For example, the ‘indefinitely lasting’ Law covenant came to an end with Jesus’ death and the bringing in of a new covenant.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › indefiniteINDEFINITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Indefinite means not exact, not clear, or without clear limits. Learn how to use this adjective with nouns, verbs, and pronouns, and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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

   • Indefinite in Russian

     INDEFINITE translate: неограниченный, неопределенный . Learn...

   • Traditional

     INDEFINITE translate: 不確定的;不清楚的;無限期的. Learn more in the...

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     INDEFINITE translate: 不确定的;不清楚的;无限期的. Learn more in the...

   • Indefinite in Catalan

     indefinite translate: indefinit. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Translate English to Italian

     INDEFINITE translate: indefinito, indeterminato, indefinito....

   • Portuguese Translation

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

   • Translate English to Japanese

     INDEFINITE translate: 無期限の, 不定の, 無期限（むきげん）の. Learn more in...

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

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › indefiniteINDEFINITE 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.

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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.”

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   Indefinite means not definite, clear, or certain, or lacking precise limits or boundaries. It can also refer to indefinite pronouns or articles in grammar. See different dictionaries, synonyms, and translations of indefinite.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › indefiniteINDEFINITE | 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.