indefinite

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

Adjective

indefinite

1. Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
2. Vague or unclear.
3. Undecided or uncertain.
4. (mathematics) Being an integral without specified limits.
5. (linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

   the indefinite article

Synonyms

• (without limit) unlimited, unrestricted
• (vague or unclear) hazy; see also Thesaurus:indistinct or Thesaurus:vague
• (undecided or uncertain) indeterminate, unsettled, indecisive, unsure
• (an integral without specified limits)
• (designating an unspecified thing)

Related terms

• indeterminate

Translations

• Italian: indefinito
• Russian: неограни́ченный

Translations

• Italian: indefinito
• Russian: неопределённый

Translations

• Italian: indefinito
• Russian: неопределённый

Translations

• Russian: неопределённый

Translations

• Spanish: indefinido

Noun

indefinite (plural indefinites)

1. (grammar) A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

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