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indefinite

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

The English word “indefinite” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  2. Vague or unclear.
  3. Undecided or uncertain.
  4. Being an integral without specified limits.
  5. Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

noun

  1. A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

Etymology

From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.

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