Definitions for Indefinite
ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪtin·def·i·nite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indefiniteadjective

   vague or not clearly defined or stated

   "must you be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"; "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal"

2. indefiniteadjective

   not decided or not known

   "were indefinite about their plans"; "plans are indefinite"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. indefiniteadjective

   Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

2. indefiniteadjective

   Vague or unclear.

3. indefiniteadjective

   Undecided or uncertain.

4. indefiniteadjective

   An integral without specified limits.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. INDEFINITEadjective

   Etymology: indefinitus, Latin; indefinit, Fr.

   1. Not determined; not limited; not settled.

   Though a position should be wholly rejected, yet that negative is more pregnant of direction than an indefinite; as ashes are more generative than dust. Francis Bacon, Essays.

   Her advancement was left indefinite; but thus, that it should be as great as ever any former queen of England had. Francis Bacon.

   Tragedy and picture are more narrowly circumscribed by place and time than the epick poem: the time of this last is left indefinite. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

   2. Large beyond the comprehension of man, though not absolutely without limits.

   Though it is not infinite, it may be indefinite; though it is not boundless in itself, it may be so to human comprehension. Spectator.

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1. indefinite

   Indefinite generally refers to something that is not clearly expressed, defined, or identified. It can also mean something that is not exact, precise, or limited, or something that is lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indefiniteadjective

   not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, an indefinite time, plan, etc

2. Indefiniteadjective

   having no determined or certain limits; large and unmeasured, though not infinite; unlimited; as indefinite space; the indefinite extension of a straight line

3. Indefiniteadjective

   boundless; infinite

4. Indefiniteadjective

   too numerous or variable to make a particular enumeration important; -- said of the parts of a flower, and the like. Also, indeterminate

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Indefinite

   in-def′i-nit, adj. not limited: not precise or certain: (logic) indeterminate in logical quantity.—adv. Indef′initely.—n. Indef′initeness.

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How to pronounce Indefinite?

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How to say Indefinite in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Indefinite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Indefinite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Indefinite in a Sentence

1. Pablo Escobar:

   Haji Bashir Noorzai, currently serving a life sentence in the United States, for all the Americans was possible. Instead, Bergdahl was traded for five senior Taliban leaders who had been serving indefinite sentences at the U.S. military’s prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba -- a deal he said had been rejected by senior U.S. officials years ago. My team had a difficult mission and I used all legal means available to recover the hostages. You, the Congress, were my last resort, i am before you because I did my duty and you need to ensure all in uniform can go on doing their duty without fear of reprisal. He said he is being retaliated against because the FBI and others were angry when Duncan Hunter revealed the Defense Department had tried to pay a ransom for Bergdahl, which is against U.S. law. Jason Amerine said Jason Amerine drew their ire when Duncan Hunter submitted a complaint to the Inspector General alleging an.

2. Matthew Kennedy:

   The SEC and DOJ are not known for moving fast or trying to speed things along to help the SPAC, in some cases, indefinite delays can increase the likelihood that the deal is essentially terminated.

3. Pardiss Kebriaei:

   Continuing, still indefinite detention after all this time is unprecedented and experimental.

4. Brian Tracy:

   Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.

5. Lilian Alessa:

   We still have individuals who are working off the old normal. And thats terrifying, this is going to be the new normal for an indefinite period into the future if you dont, excuse my language, pull your head out of your ass and stay home for two weeks.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Indefinite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Indefinite
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Indefinite
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indefinite
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Indefinite
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Indefinite