undetermined
adjective
un·de·ter·mined
ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd 
-dē-
: not definitely or authoritatively decided, settled, or identified : not determined
an undetermined boundary
an undetermined species
at an as yet undetermined time
an undetermined number of people
Examples of undetermined in a Sentence
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Because 4/22 is expected to be shut down for an undetermined amount of time, all air traffic now has to land and take off at Runway 13/31.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mauro, 35, died on April 23, but the cause of his death was undetermined at the time.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Preseason Kickoff times and dates are undetermined for the 49ers’ first and final preseason games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Because 4/22 is expected to be shut down for an undetermined amount of time, all air traffic now has to land and take off at Runway 13/31.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mauro, 35, died on April 23, but the cause of his death was undetermined at the time.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Preseason Kickoff times and dates are undetermined for the 49ers’ first and final preseason games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetermined. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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