indeterminate

[US]/ˌɪndɪ'tɜːmɪnət/
[UK]/'ɪndɪ'tɝmənət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. uncertain, vague, unclear

Phrases & Collocations

statically indeterminate structure

Example Sentences

a person of indeterminate age.

an indeterminate turn of phrase.

an indeterminate number of plant species in the jungle.

Our holiday plans are still at an indeterminate stage.

Real-world Examples

Politically, too, Mr Abbott has managed to remain usefully indeterminate.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In a basket, swung from his neck, cowered a dozen very recent puppies of an indeterminate breed.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

As they came abreast the house, an indeterminate number, passing like shadows, she called to them.

Source: Gone with the Wind

The clay had hardened, some time in this indeterminate day which had lasted a thousand years.

Source: Gone with the Wind

He was of indeterminate nationality, but spoke English with a slow Oxford drawl.

Source: The Night's Gentle Embrace (Part 1)

Excision of an indeterminate retroperitoneal tumor.

Source: Good doctor

It means that some random doctor of indeterminate skill thinks that the patient's bowel is obstructed.

Source: HSDR1

A few minutes later Gloria came in seeming to bring with her into the room some dark color, indeterminate and rare.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

Instead, the entire top half of the painting is filled with loose, feathery strokes, that could be wall or just indeterminate space. The space of forever.

Source: The Power of Art - Jacques-Louis David

Then after an indeterminate dark interval, Prissy was beside her, chattering on in a pleased way." We done right good, Miss Scarlett. Ah specs Maw couldn' a did no better."

Source: Gone with the Wind

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