indefinite

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət/
US: /ɪnˈdef.ə.nət/

  1. Not clearly expressed, known, or defined.

    1. The date for the party is still indefinite, we'll tell you later.
    2. They have postponed the meeting for an indefinite period because of the chairman's sickness.

  2. Not limited or completely fixed.

    1. The contract has an indefinite term, without a specified end date.
    2. The museum has an indefinite number of artifacts that are not currently displayed to the public.

  3. Continuing for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.

    1. She was granted indefinite leave from her job to travel the world.
    2. The company has offered him an indefinite contract, which gives him job security.

Synonyms

unspecified unclear unlimited uncertain vague
indefinite noun

  1. A word or expression whose referent is not specifically identified.

    1. Pronouns can sometimes function as indefinite nouns in sentences.
    2. In the sentence 'Someone called,' 'someone' is an indefinite expressing an unidentified person.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indefinite" in English means: Not clearly expressed, known, or defined., Not limited or completely fixed., Continuing for an unlimited or unspecified period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "indefinite" is /ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət/ in British English and /ɪnˈdef.ə.nət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indefinite": unspecified, unclear, unlimited, uncertain, vague.

Example usage of "indefinite": "The date for the party is still indefinite, we'll tell you later.". More examples on the page.