indefinite — lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdefənət/
Example Sentences
- The wifi password will be 'password123' for an indefinite period.
- My diet starts tomorrow for an indefinite time... again.
- The meeting was postponed indefinitely due to technical difficulties.
indefinite
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdefənət/]
lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
The train station announces an indefinite delay, leaving passengers stranded without answers.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin indefinitus, composed of the prefix in- (not) and definitus (defined, determined), derived from definire meaning 'to set bounds or limits'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + definite (having fixed limits, from Latin definitus) = indefinite (not having fixed or determined limits)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wifi password will be 'password123' for an indefinite period.”
“My diet starts tomorrow for an indefinite time... again.”
“The meeting was postponed indefinitely due to technical difficulties.”
“His indefinite response left everyone confused about the project timeline.”
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