Undefined

/ʌn.dɪˈfaɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not clearly defined or having no precise meaning.

The project's goals remained undefined, leading to confusion among team members.

In mathematics, it refers to a value or expression that lacks a clear value or definition.

Dividing by zero results in an undefined value in the realm of arithmetic.

Not having distinct or clear boundaries or characteristics.

The undefined limits of the forest made it difficult for hikers to navigate.

Not assigned or recognized; ambiguous.

His role in the organization was left undefined, allowing him to take on various responsibilities.

In computer programming, referring to a variable or property that has not been initialized.

Accessing the undefined variable in the code caused the program to throw an error.

From un- + defined.

undefined behavior

In programming, a term used for actions that are unpredictable and not explicitly defined by the specification.

undefined terms

Basic concepts in a field of study that are not defined but are assumed to be understood.

define

To state or mark the boundaries of something.

definite

Having distinct limits; clear and specific.

Used to describe something that lacks clarity.

His explanation was totally undefined.

Referring to a situation that's confusing or not straightforward.

The plan was kind of undefined, so we didn’t know what to do next.