Meaning & Definition of word "Undefined"

Undefined

/ʌn.dɪˈfaɪnd/

1. Not clearly defined or having no precise meaning.
- Example: The project's goals remained undefined, leading to confusion among team members.
2. In mathematics, it refers to a value or expression that lacks a clear value or definition.
- Example: Dividing by zero results in an undefined value in the realm of arithmetic.
3. Not having distinct or clear boundaries or characteristics.
- Example: The undefined limits of the forest made it difficult for hikers to navigate.
4. Not assigned or recognized; ambiguous.
- Example: His role in the organization was left undefined, allowing him to take on various responsibilities.
5. In computer programming, referring to a variable or property that has not been initialized.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Used to describe something that lacks clarity.

● Example Sentence: His explanation was totally undefined.

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

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