indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˌ)in-ˈde-fə-nət 
-ˈdef-nət
: not definite: such as
a
: not precise : vague
b
: having no exact limits
c
: typically designating an unidentified, generic, or unfamiliar person or thing
the indefinite articles a and an
indefinite pronouns
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of indefinite in a Sentence
We're stuck here for an indefinite period of time.
Their plans have been put on indefinite hold.
She is indefinite about her plans.
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The band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2016.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
One Direction formed on TV show The X Factor in 2010, and released five studio albums before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016 to pursue solo projects.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Ideally, leadership implements improvements, employees are surveyed again and the cycle continues, resulting in an indefinite sharpening of culture and the maintenance of what makes a company a truly special place to work.
—Dave Foster, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
By 2016, One Direction announced an indefinite hiatus to pursue solo projects.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
One Direction formed on TV show The X Factor in 2010, and released five studio albums before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016 to pursue solo projects.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Ideally, leadership implements improvements, employees are surveyed again and the cycle continues, resulting in an indefinite sharpening of culture and the maintenance of what makes a company a truly special place to work.
—Dave Foster, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
By 2016, One Direction announced an indefinite hiatus to pursue solo projects.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinite. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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indefinite
adjective
in·def·i·nite
(ˈ)in-ˈdef-(ə-)nət
1
: not clear or fixed in meaning or details : vague
an indefinite answer
2
: not certain or limited (as in amount or length)
an indefinite period
3
: typically designating a person or thing that is unidentified or cannot be immediately identified
the indefinite articles "a" and "an"
indefinite
noun
indefinitely
adverb
indefiniteness
noun
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