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indeterminate
01
not known, measured, or specified precisely
Examples
The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors.
His exact arrival time was indeterminate, leaving everyone unsure of when he would show up.
02
(of a plant) capable of continuing to grow at the apex without predetermined limits
Examples
Indeterminate tomato varieties keep producing fruit throughout the season.
The gardener prefers indeterminate vines for continuous flowering.
03
(of a quantity or equation) having no definite value
Examples
The equation is indeterminate and has infinitely many solutions.
The mathematician studied indeterminate forms in calculus.
04
(of a judicial sentence) establishing a range of time within which the offender will serve their sentence, with the possibility of early release
Examples
In some cases, an indeterminate sentence may be more appropriate than a fixed term.
The judge took into account the potential for rehabilitation when deciding to impose an indeterminate sentence.
Lexical Tree
indeterminate
determinate
determine
