Definition of INDEFINITE

indefinite

Plural: indefinites

Adjective

  • vague or not clearly defined or stated
    • "must you be so indefinite?"
    • "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"
    • "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal"

Adjective Satellite

  • not decided or not known
    • "were indefinite about their plans"
    • "plans are indefinite"

Adj

  • Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • Vague or unclear.
  • Undecided or uncertain.
  • Being an integral without specified limits.
  • Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

Noun

  • A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

Examples

  • Don't forget to add the +C when calculating indefinite integrals.
  • I'm still indefinite about what I'm going to study at college.
  • She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood.
  • the indefinite article
  • Your account will be suspended for an indefinite period of time.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin indēfīnītus.
Morphologically in- + definite.

Antonyms

definite

Scrabble Score: 14

indefinite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
indefinite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
indefinite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

indefinite: valid Words With Friends Word