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indefinite

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/adjective4 syllables

Indefinite means: vague or not clearly defined or stated.

Synonyms for indefinite17

adjective, as in vague or not clearly defined or stated

coy, indecisive, nebulous, unfixed, noncommittal, one, indistinct, unclear, undefined, vague

adjective, as in not decided or not known

uncertain

also used for indefinite

unlimited, unrestricted, hazy, indeterminate, unsettled, unsure

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Opposites of indefinite

definite

What does indefinite mean?2

adjective

1

vague or not clearly defined or stated“must you be so indefinite?”

2

not decided or not known“were indefinite about their plans”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with indefinite?1

three syllables

definite
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Indefinite in a sentence

  • No, in this language indefinite articles don't exist.adiante19
  • The union went out on a strike for an indefinite period.unknown
  • She was sent to a psychiatric hospital for an indefinite period of time.Amastan
  • The indefinite article is used before countable nouns.ddnktr
  • These plans have been put on indefinite hold.pip
  • In Esperanto there is no indefinite and only one definite article.shekitten
  • Globasa has neither definite nor indefinite articles (the words a and the in English).rul
  • Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.carlosalberto

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