indefinite
Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definiteWithout limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
» She has an indefinite contract.
У нее бессрочный контракт.
У неї безтерміновий контракт.
Meaning
5 sensesWithout limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
Your account will be suspended for an indefinite period of time.
unbegrenzt, unbestimmt
неограни́ченныйneograníčennyj, бесконе́чныйbeskonéčnyj, безграни́чныйbezgraníčnyj
Vague or unclear.
She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood.
vage, unklar
неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj, нея́сныйnejásnyj
vague or not clearly defined or stated
Undecided or uncertain.
I'm still indefinite about what I'm going to study at college.
unentschieden, unsicher
неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj
Being an integral without specified limits.
Don't forget to m the +C when calculating indefinite integrals.
unbestimmt
неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj
Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.
the indefinite article
unbestimmt
Examples
13 sentencesShe has an indefinite contract.
У неї безтерміновий контракт.
ruУ нее бессрочный контракт.
Sami was on indefinite sick leave.
Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.
Tom's band is on an indefinite hiatus.
No, in this language indefinite articles don't exist.
ruНет, в этом языке нет неопределённых артиклей.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 3
Origin
From Late Latin indēfīnītus.From Late Latin indēfīnītus.
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Forms
more indefinite, most indefinite| Comparative | more indefinite Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most indefinite Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form