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indefinite article
indefinite articlen. An article, such as English a or an, that does not fix the identity of the noun modified.indefinite article n (Grammar) grammar a determiner that expresses nonspecificity of reference, such as a, an, or some. Compare definite article indef′inite ar′ticle
n. an article, as English a or an, that denotes class membership of the noun it modifies without particularizing it. indefinite articleAn article such as “a” or “an” that does not specify the noun that it modifies.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | indefinite article - a determiner (as `a' or `some' in English) that indicates nonspecific referencearticle - (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase |
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EncyclopediaSeeindefiniteLegalSeeIndefiniteindefinite article
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