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indefinitelasting 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/

Korean meaning: 무한정의, 기한이 정해지지 않은

Korean pronunciation: 인**데**퍼닛

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

indefinite concept
💡 Concept

The train station announces an indefinite delay, leaving passengers stranded without answers.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈdefənət/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈdefɪnət/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootdefinit
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin indefinitus, composed of the prefix in- (not) and definitus (defined, determined), derived from definire meaning 'to set bounds or limits'.

🎵Rhyme

definiteinfinitepassionate
definite
infinite
passionate

🔗Collocations

indefinite leave
indefinite period
indefinite detention
indefinite article
indefinite postponement
indefinite strike

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The wifi password will be 'password123' for an indefinite period.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

vagueunclearunlimitedendlessunspecified

Antonyms

definitespecificlimited

Related

infinitepermanenttemporaryduration

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