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Word: Indefinite
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin indefinitus, from in- ‘not’ + definitus ‘defined, set within limits’ (see definite)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈdɛfənɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
Short Definition:lasting for unknown or unstated length of time
Examples:- they may face indefinite detention
Definition:
not clearly expressed or defined; vague
Short Definition:not clearly expressed or defined
Examples:- an indefinite number of generations
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