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indefinite

Definition of indefinite

1lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time:they may face indefinite detention

2not clearly expressed or defined; vague:an indefinite number of generations
Grammar (of a word, inflection, or phrase) not determining the person, thing, time, etc. referred to: in Greek the dual contrasts with the indefinite plural

Derivatives

mid 16th century: from Latin indefinitus, from in- 'not' + definitus 'defined, set within limits' (see definite)

Remember that indefinite ends with -ite.

Definition of indefinite in the US English dictionary

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