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indefinite
in·def·i·nite I0097600 (ĭn-dĕf′ə-nĭt)adj. Not definite, especially:a. Unclear; vague.b. Lacking precise limits: an indefinite leave of absence.c. Uncertain; undecided: indefinite about their plans.
in·def′i·nite·ly adv.in·def′i·nite·ness n.indefinite (ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt) adj1. not certain or determined; unsettled2. without exact limits; indeterminate: an indefinite number. 3. vague, evasive, or unclear4. (Botany) botany a. too numerous to count: indefinite stamens. b. capable of continued growth at the tip of the stem, which does not terminate in a flower: an indefinite inflorescence. inˈdefiniteness nin•def•i•nite (ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt)
adj. 1. having no fixed or specified limit: an indefinite number. 2. not clearly defined or determined: an indefinite boundary. 3. not firmly decided or committed; uncertain; vague. [1520–30; < Latin] in•def′i•nite•ly, adv. in•def′i•nite•ness, n. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | indefinite - 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"unclear - not clear to the mind; "the law itself was unclear on that point"; "the reason for their actions is unclear to this day"undefined, vague - not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished; "an undefined term"; "undefined authority"; "some undefined sense of excitement"; "vague feelings of sadness"; "a vague uneasiness"indistinct - not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand; "indistinct shapes in the gloom"; "an indistinct memory"; "only indistinct notions of what to do"definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance" | | 2. | indefinite - not decided or not known; "were indefinite about their plans"; "plans are indefinite"uncertain - not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown; "an uncertain future"; "a manuscript of uncertain origin"; "plans are still uncertain"; "changes of great if uncertain consequences"; "without further evidence his story must remain uncertain" |
indefiniteadjective1. uncertain, general, vague, unclear, unsettled, loose, unlimited, evasive, indeterminate, imprecise, undefined, equivocal, ill-defined, indistinct, undetermined, inexact, unfixed, oracular The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period.
uncertain settled2. unclear, unknown, uncertain, obscure, doubtful, ambiguous, indeterminate, imprecise, undefined, ill-defined, indistinct, undetermined, inexact, unfixed a handsome woman of indefinite age
unclear clear, certain, fixed, specific, exact, distinct, definite, determinateindefiniteadjective1. Not clearly perceived or perceptible:blear, bleary, cloudy, dim, faint, foggy, fuzzy, hazy, indistinct, misty, obscure, shadowy, unclear, undistinct, vague.2. Lacking precise limits:indeterminate, inexact, undetermined.3. Marked by lack of firm decision or commitment; of questionable outcome:open, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, unsure, vague.Idiom: up in the air.Translationsindefinite (inˈdefinit) adjective1. not fixed or exact; without clearly marked outlines or limits. She invited her mother to stay for an indefinite length of time. 無限期的 无限的2. vague; uncertain. His plans are indefinite at the moment. 不明確的 不明确的inˈdefiniteness noun 無限期 无限期inˈdefinitely adverb for an indefinite period of time. The match was postponed indefinitely. 無限期地 无限期地indefinite article the name given to the words a and an 不定冠詞 不定冠词indefinite
indefinite Botanya. too numerous to count b. capable of continued growth at the tip of the stem, which does not terminate in a flower Indefinite
Related to Indefinite: Indefinite pronounsINDEFINITE. That which is undefined; uncertain. INDEFINITE, NUMBER. A number which may be increased or diminished at pleasure.
2. When a corporation is composed of an indefinite number of persons, any number of them consisting of a majority of those present may do any act unless it be otherwise regulated by the charter or by-laws. See Definite number. LEGACY, INDEFINITE. A bequest of things which are not enumerated or ascertained as to numbers or quantities; as, a bequest by a testator of all his goods, all his stocks in the funds. Lownd. on Leg. 84; Swinb. 485; Amb. 641; 1 P. Wms. 697. See INDEF
See INDEFindefinite
Related to indefinite: Indefinite pronounsSynonyms for indefiniteadj uncertainSynonyms- uncertain
- general
- vague
- unclear
- unsettled
- loose
- unlimited
- evasive
- indeterminate
- imprecise
- undefined
- equivocal
- ill-defined
- indistinct
- undetermined
- inexact
- unfixed
- oracular
Antonymsadj unclearSynonyms- unclear
- unknown
- uncertain
- obscure
- doubtful
- ambiguous
- indeterminate
- imprecise
- undefined
- ill-defined
- indistinct
- undetermined
- inexact
- unfixed
Antonyms- clear
- certain
- fixed
- specific
- exact
- distinct
- definite
- determinate
Synonyms for indefiniteadj not clearly perceived or perceptibleSynonyms- blear
- bleary
- cloudy
- dim
- faint
- foggy
- fuzzy
- hazy
- indistinct
- misty
- obscure
- shadowy
- unclear
- undistinct
- vague
adj lacking precise limitsSynonyms- indeterminate
- inexact
- undetermined
adj marked by lack of firm decision or commitment; of questionable outcomeSynonyms- open
- uncertain
- undecided
- undetermined
- unresolved
- unsettled
- unsure
- vague
Antonyms for indefiniteadj vague or not clearly defined or statedRelated Words- unclear
- undefined
- vague
- indistinct
Antonymsadj not decided or not knownRelated Words |