Meaning & Definition of word "Indefinite"
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Indefinite
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
noun:
- 1. An indefinite pronoun or adjective.
- Example: ''Anyone'' and ''something'' are examples of indefinite pronouns.
adjective:
- 1. Not definite; not having fixed or specific limits.
- Example: The project has an indefinite timeline, which makes planning difficult.
- 2. Not clear or certain.
- Example: She gave an indefinite answer that left us all confused.
- 3. Not clearly identifiable or not specified.
- Example: There was an indefinite number of volunteers who showed up for the event.
Etymology
From Latin 'indefinitus', meaning 'unbounded, uncertain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indefinite article:
An article that does not specify a particular noun, such as 'a' or 'an'.
indefinite time:
A time that is not precisely stated or known.
Related Words
definite:
Having a clear or fixed limit; precise.
define:
To state the meaning of a word or phrase.