Indefinite Meaning
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWithout limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
adjVague or unclear.
Sentence Examples
The union went out on a strike for an indefinite period.
"Mata" means "eye" in Malay, "mata mata" is "an indefinite number of eyes"--or the police.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The date of the meeting is ____ because the manager has not decided yet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project has been put on hold for an ____ period of time while they look for more funding.
Word Origin & History
From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the government from enforcing a controversial statute about the indefinite detention without trial of terrorism suspects."
— 2012 September 12, Charlie Savage, “Judge Rules Against Law on Indefinite Detention”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The date of the meeting is ____ because the manager has not decided yet.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project has been put on hold for an ____ period of time while they look for more funding.