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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•def•i•nite /ɪnˈdɛfənɪt/USA pronunciation adj. - having no fixed or specified limit:an indefinite number.
- not clearly defined:an indefinite boundary between the two countries.
- not firmly decided;
vague:was indefinite about joining us for lunch.
in•def•i•nite•ly, adv. See -fin-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•def•i•nite (in def′ə nit),USA pronunciation adj. - not definite;
without fixed or specified limit;
unlimited:an indefinite number. - not clearly defined or determined;
not precise or exact:an indefinite boundary; an indefinite date in the future. - Grammar
- GrammarSee indefinite article.
- GrammarSee indefinite pronoun.
- [Bot.]
- Botanyvery numerous or not easily counted, as stamens.
- Botany(of an inflorescence) indeterminate.
- Latin indēfīnītus. See in-3, definite
- 1520–30
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unspecified; indeterminate.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged imprecise, inexact, indistinct, confusing, vague, uncertain.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged determinate.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clear, specific.
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