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indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit]

adjective

  1. not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited.

    an indefinite number.

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  2. not clearly defined or determined; not precise or exact.

    an indefinite boundary; an indefinite date in the future.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,
    Antonyms: , ,
  3. Grammar.

    1. indefinite article.

    2. indefinite pronoun.

  4. Botany.

    1. very numerous or not easily counted, as stamens.

    2. (of an inflorescence) indeterminate.



indefinite

/ ɪˈɛɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not certain or determined; unsettled

  2. without exact limits; indeterminate

    an indefinite number

  3. vague, evasive, or unclear

  4. Also: indeterminate.botany

    1. too numerous to count

      indefinite stamens

    2. capable of continued growth at the tip of the stem, which does not terminate in a flower

      an indefinite inflorescence

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • indefinitely adverb
  • indefiniteness noun
  • ˈھԾٱԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of indefinite1

From the Latin word Իŧīīٳܲ, dating back to 1520–30. See in- 3, definite
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That’s because an indefinite 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed on downtown Los Angeles following days of immigration enforcement demonstrations has turned this nightlife hub into a practical ghost town.

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On-and-off strike action began on 6 January with 12 walkouts planned across four months, and the union began an indefinite all-out strike on 11 March.

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City documents show the contract terms are indefinite and “may be terminated by either party with 60 days’ written notice.”

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Charities including the Refugee Council say the current situation has left people in an "indefinite limbo" and are calling for claims to be processed again on a case-by-case basis.

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Djokovic said in February that their arrangement was an indefinite one.

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