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indefinite

/ɪnˈdefɪnət/
in · def · i · nite /ɪn · ˈdef · ɪ · nət/
English Definition
adj. not clearly defined or having no exact limits
中文释义
不明确的，无限期的
Significado en Español
indefinido
한국어 뜻
불명확한, 무기한의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không xác định, vô hạn
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Example Sentence

The trip was postponed for an indefinite period.

这次旅行被无限期推迟了。

Synonyms
vague unclear uncertain
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “indefinite”:

  1. A exact
  2. B definite
  3. C vague
  4. D precise
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C — vague. “indefinite” means adj. not clearly defined or having no exact limits

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The meeting was postponed for a long, ______ period, with no set date at all.

  1. A exact
  2. B fixed
  3. C certain
  4. D indefinite
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D — indefinite. “indefinite” means adj. not clearly defined or having no exact limits

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Common questions about “indefinite”

What does “indefinite” mean?

indefinite — adj. not clearly defined or having no exact limits. In Chinese: 不明确的，无限期的.

How do you pronounce “indefinite”?

indefinite is pronounced /ɪnˈdefɪnət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · def · i · nite.

How do you use “indefinite” in a sentence?

The trip was postponed for an indefinite period. (这次旅行被无限期推迟了。)

What are synonyms for “indefinite”?

vague, unclear, uncertain — all close in meaning to indefinite (adj. not clearly defined or having no exact limits).

Is “indefinite” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. indefinite appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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