undetermined — Not yet decided, established, or known with certainty. Remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive conclusion.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not yet decided, established, or known with certainty. Remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive conclusion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery time is undetermined because the driver got lost looking for a house that apparently doesn't exist.
- The meeting date remains undetermined due to scheduling conflicts.
- His career path is still undetermined, somewhere between astronaut and professional couch potato.
undetermined
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌndɪˈtɜrmɪnd/]
Not yet decided, established, or known with certainty. Remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive conclusion.
Not yet decided, established, or known with certainty. Remaining in a state of uncertainty or without a definitive conclusion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'determinare' meaning 'to set bounds or limits,' with the negative prefix 'un-' added in English. The Latin root literally meant 'to mark the end or boundary of something.'
Breakdown
un- (not/opposite of) + determine (from Latin de- 'completely' + terminare 'to set boundaries') + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery time is undetermined because the driver got lost looking for a house that apparently doesn't exist.”
“The meeting date remains undetermined due to scheduling conflicts.”
“His career path is still undetermined, somewhere between astronaut and professional couch potato.”
“The exact amount of the budget is undetermined at this point.”
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