indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˌ)in-ˈde-fə-nət 
-ˈdef-nət
: not definite: such as
a
: not precise : vague
b
: having no exact limits
c
: typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing
the indefinite articles a and an
indefinite pronouns
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
Examples of indefinite in a Sentence
We're stuck here for an indefinite period of time.
Their plans have been put on indefinite hold.
She is indefinite about her plans.
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Instead of a prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole, Nolan Pascal Pillay is facing a commitment to a state mental hospital for an indefinite period.
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City News Service, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Then, on May 4, the Israeli cabinet approved a more far-reaching plan, called Operation Gideon’s Chariots, which envisions not only the total defeat of Hamas but also seizing and holding the entire strip in what could amount to indefinite military control.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Additionally, the asset would continue to appreciate for an indefinite period, and continue to be exempt from tax, including sales tax, import duties, and capital gains tax.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Three of the most prominent supporters’ groups were conspicuously absent from Snapdragon Stadium a day after the club announced indefinite bans for 33 fans involved in the postgame violence against their LA Galaxy counterparts a week earlier.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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City News Service, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Then, on May 4, the Israeli cabinet approved a more far-reaching plan, called Operation Gideon’s Chariots, which envisions not only the total defeat of Hamas but also seizing and holding the entire strip in what could amount to indefinite military control.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Additionally, the asset would continue to appreciate for an indefinite period, and continue to be exempt from tax, including sales tax, import duties, and capital gains tax.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Three of the most prominent supporters’ groups were conspicuously absent from Snapdragon Stadium a day after the club announced indefinite bans for 33 fans involved in the postgame violence against their LA Galaxy counterparts a week earlier.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˈ)in-ˈdef-(ə-)nət
1
: not clear or fixed in meaning or details : vague
an indefinite answer
2
: not certain or limited (as in amount or length)
an indefinite period
3
: typically designating a person or thing that is unidentified or cannot be immediately identified
the indefinite articles "a" and "an"
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
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