adj · noun · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Your account will be suspended for an indefinite period of time.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Vague or unclear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
3
adj
Meaning 3
Undecided or uncertain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
I'm still indefinite about what I'm going to study at college.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
adj
Meaning 4
Being an integral without specified limits.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
Examples
Don't forget to m the +C when calculating indefinite integrals.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
adj
Meaning 5
Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
Examples
the indefinite article
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract