indefinite

[US]/ɪnˈdefɪnət/
[UK]/ɪnˈdefɪnət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. without a clear or specific end, vague or unclear.

Phrases & Collocations

indefinite suspension

indefinite delay

indefinite quantity

indefinite integral

indefinite equation

Example Sentences

an indefinite leave of absence.

indefinite about their plans.

The indefinite integral is an antiderivative.

He is indefinite of himself.

they may face indefinite detention.

an indefinite moratorium on the use of drift nets.

The store will be closed for an indefinite period.

He gave me an indefinite answer.

a house a mile distant from town), or it can indicate an indefinite but sizable interval (

The recursiveness of phrase structure rules:These rules can generate an indefinite number of sentences,and sentences with infinite length,due to their recursive properties.

Real-world Examples

He is very childish but of indefinite age.

Source: Cross-dimensional character story

It means a number bigger than one, but it's indefinite.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

" No one" is an indefinite pronoun meaning " no person."

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

Another rule for the indefinite articles " a" and " an" .

Source: Dad teaches you grammar.

Mr Gunay says only an “indefinite” loan will suffice.

Source: The Economist - Arts

So it means starting an illness — an indefinite Illness.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

And notice that the time is indefinite again.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

Otherwise, we would need an indefinite article which is not there.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Listening High Score Secrets

In the English language, there are definite and indefinite articles.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Our final expanded indefinite pronouns today begin with the word " every-."

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

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