indefinite
11indefinite — in|def|i|nite [ınˈdefənıt] adj 1.) an indefinite action or period of time has no definite end arranged for it ▪ The next day the union voted to begin an indefinite strike. ▪ The picture has been loaned for an indefinite period to the National… …
12indefinite — adjective Etymology: Latin indefinitus, from in + definitus definite Date: 1530 not definite: as a. typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing < the indefinite articles a and an > < indefinite pronouns > b. not… …
13indefinite — in|def|i|nite [ ın def(ə)nıt ] adjective 1. ) continuing into the future with no fixed end: He is on indefinite sick leave. We ll be here for the indefinite future. 2. ) not clear: indefinite aims ╾ in|def|i|nite|ness noun uncount …
14indefinite — adjective 1 an indefinite action or period of time has no definite end arranged for it: an indefinite ban on imports of gold 2 not clear or definite; vague: indefinite opinions indefiniteness noun (U) …
15indefinite — UK [ɪnˈdef(ə)nət] / US [ɪnˈdef(ə)nɪt] adjective 1) continuing into the future with no fixed end He is on indefinite sick leave. We ll be here for the indefinite future. 2) not clear indefinite aims Derived word: indefiniteness noun uncountable …
16indefinite — adj. 1 vague, undefined. 2 unlimited. 3 Gram. not determining the person, thing, time, etc., referred to. Phrases and idioms: indefinite article see ARTICLE. indefinite integral see INTEGRAL. indefinite pronoun Gram. a pronoun indicating a person …
17indefinite — adjective 1) an indefinite period Syn: indeterminate, unspecified, unlimited, unrestricted, undecided, undetermined, undefined, unfixed, unsettled, unknown, uncertain; limitless, infinite, endless, immeasurable Ant …
18indefinite — in•def•i•nite [[t]ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt[/t]] adj. 1) having no fixed or specified limit: an indefinite number[/ex] 2) not clearly defined or determined: an indefinite boundary[/ex] 3) not firmly decided or committed; uncertain; vague • Etymology: 1520–30; …
19indefinite — /ɪnˈdɛfənət / (say in defuhnuht) adjective 1. not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number. 2. not clearly defined or determined; not precise. 3. Grammar not specifying precisely, as the indefinite pronoun some …
20indéfinité — (in dé fi ni té) s. f. Terme de philosophie. Qualité de ce qui est indéfini. L indéfinité de la représentation, dans l esprit, possible ou universelle. ÉTYMOLOGIE Indéfini …
