indefinite
in
ˌɪn
in
de
ˈdɛ
de
fi
nite
nət
nēt
British pronunciation
/ɪndˈɛfɪnət/

Definition & Meaning of "indefinite"in English

indefinite
01

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

indefinite definition and meaning
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The instructions were so indefinite that many participants struggled to complete the task correctly.
02

lasting for an unspecified length of time

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The project 's timeline was indefinite, causing uncertainty among the team members.
03

being undecided about a particular choice or outcome

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The manager remained indefinite about approving the proposal, leaving the staff unsure of what to expect.
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Sarah felt indefinite about whether to accept the job offer, unsure if it was the right fit for her long-term goals.
05

(of a grammatical component) used to refer to general or unfamiliar persons, things, or concepts

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In the sentence " A dog is barking, " the use of the indefinite article " a " indicates any dog, not a specific one.
06

(of an integral) not evaluated between specific limits

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To solve the equation, she first calculated the indefinite integral of the function, ensuring to include the +C.
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