indefinite

in·def·i·nite

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈdef-nət, -ˈde-fə-\

Definition of INDEFINITE

: not definite: as a : typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing <the indefinite articles a and an> <indefinite pronouns> b : not precise : vague c : having no exact limits

— indefinite noun

— in·def·i·nite·ly adverb

— in·def·i·nite·ness noun

Examples of INDEFINITE

1. We're stuck here for an indefinite period of time.
2. Their plans have been put on indefinite hold.
3. She is indefinite about her plans.

Origin of INDEFINITE

Latin indefinitus, from in- + definitus definite

First Known Use: 1530

Related to INDEFINITE

Synonyms: bottomless, boundless, endless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited

Antonyms: bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted

Related Words: abysmal; countless, incalculable, incomputable, inestimable, innumerable, unmeasured; exhaustless, inexhaustible; extensive, far-flung, immense, vast

Near Antonyms: fathomable, measurable; depthless, shallow, superficial

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