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?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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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. Juan Mendez:

   I hope that President Obama's pledge to reform the criminal justice system regarding the practice of prolonged or indefinite solitary confinement is implemented without delay.

2. Donald Trump:

   America does not seek an indefinite presence in Syria, as other nations step up their contributions we look forward to the day we can bring our warriors home.

3. 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.

4. Giuseppe Mazzini:

   Every Age has its own peculiar faith. Any attempt to translate into facts the mission of one Age with the machinery of another, can only end in an indefinite series of abortive efforts. Defeated by the utter want of proportion between the means and the end, such attempts might produce martyrs, but never lead to victory.

5. Elizabeth Warren:

   Separating kids is unacceptable – but indefinite imprisonment of families is still cruel inhumane.

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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