English Explanatory Dictionary

indefinite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-indefinite.wav

Word forms

indefinite more indefinite most indefinite indefinites

Etymology

From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.

Synonyms

vague unlimited unrestricted hazy indeterminate unsettled indecisive unsure

Related words

indeterminate

Derived words

indef indeffed indefinite adjective indefinite article indefinite call sign indefinite integral indefinitely indefiniteness indefinite pronoun indefinite verb indefinity present indefinite
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