The archaeologist noted that the artifact's origin remained indefinite, as its style resembled several distinct ancient cultures.
考古学家指出，该文物的起源仍不明确，因为其风格与多个不同的古代文化相似。
Which choice best defines “indefinite”?
D — Not clearly defined or having no exact limits. “indefinite” means not clearly defined or having no exact limits.
Which word means “not clearly defined or having no exact limits”?
A — indefinite. “indefinite” means not clearly defined or having no exact limits.
indefinite — not clearly defined or having no exact limits. In Chinese: 不明确的，无限期的.
indefinite is pronounced /ɪnˈdefɪnət/.
The archaeologist noted that the artifact's origin remained indefinite, as its style resembled several distinct ancient cultures. (考古学家指出，该文物的起源仍不明确，因为其风格与多个不同的古代文化相似。)
vague, unclear, unlimited — all close in meaning to indefinite (not clearly defined or having no exact limits).
definite, limited — each the opposite of indefinite (not clearly defined or having no exact limits).
Yes. indefinite is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.