indefinite

Etymology

From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.

adj

  1. Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
    Your accout will be suspended for an indefinte period of time.
  2. Vague or unclear.
    She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood.
  3. Undecided or uncertain.
    I'm still indefinite about what I'm going to study at college.
  4. (mathematics) Being an integral without specified limits.
    Don't forget to add the +C when calculating indefinite integrals.
  5. (linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things
    the indefinite article

noun

  1. (grammar) A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

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