Indefinite

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An indefinite pronoun or adjective.
''Anyone'' and ''something'' are examples of indefinite pronouns.
adjective
Not definite; not having fixed or specific limits.
The project has an indefinite timeline, which makes planning difficult.
Not clear or certain.
She gave an indefinite answer that left us all confused.
Not clearly identifiable or not specified.
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.

Slang Meanings