Indefinite

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

Definitions of indefinite

noun a pronoun or other linguistic element that does not specify the identity of its referent

Example Sentences

A1 An indefinite article is used before a singular noun when we are talking about any one thing of that kind.

A2 I have an indefinite amount of time to finish this project.

B1 The teacher gave an indefinite extension for the assignment deadline.

B2 There is an air of indefinite uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the negotiations.

C1 The company faces an indefinite period of financial instability.

C2 The artist's work explores the concept of indefinite space and time.

adjective not clearly defined or determined; vague or uncertain

Example Sentences

A1 I have an indefinite amount of time to finish my homework.

A2 The meeting has been postponed indefinitely.

B1 There is an indefinite number of ways to solve this problem.

B2 The company offered me an indefinite contract.

C1 The effects of the new policy are still indefinite.

C2 The artist's work is characterized by its indefinite beauty.

Examples of indefinite in a Sentence

formal The contract includes an indefinite clause regarding termination.

informal I have an indefinite amount of time to finish this project.

slang I'm on indefinite vacation until further notice.

figurative His love for her was indefinite, never-ending.

Grammatical Forms of indefinite

past tense

indefinited

plural

indefinites

comparative

more indefinite

superlative

most indefinite

present tense

indefinite

future tense

will be indefinite

perfect tense

has been indefinite

continuous tense

being indefinite

singular

indefinite

positive degree

indefinite

infinitive

to be indefinite

gerund

indefiniting

participle

indefinited

Origin and Evolution of indefinite

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indefinite' originated from the Latin word 'indefinitus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'definitus' meaning 'defined'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to indicate something that is not clearly defined or specified, the word 'indefinite' has evolved to also convey the idea of something that is vague or uncertain.