indefinite

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

  • 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

indefiniteness

noun

Origin:

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

Spelling help

Remember that indefinite ends with -ite.