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3 entries found for indefinite.
in·def·i·nite Audio pronunciation of "indefinite" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-df-nt)
adj.
Not definite, especially:
1. Unclear; vague.
2. Lacking precise limits: an indefinite leave of absence.
3. Uncertain; undecided: indefinite about their plans.
I think you're confusing "indefinite" with "infinite" ...123456789o wrote: Indefinite is used as undefined in the sense that forever is undefined, you are implying forever with the use of 'indefinite'. Instead, use the word 'undefined'.
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Main Entry: indefinite
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: ambiguous
Synonyms: broad, confused, doubtful, dubious, equivocal, evasive, general, ill-defined, imprecise, indeterminable, indeterminate, indistinct, inexact, inexhaustible, infinite, innumerable, intangible, loose, obscure, shadowy, uncertain, unclear, undefined, undependable, undetermined, unfixed, unknown, unlimited, unsettled, unspecific, unsure, vague, wide
Antonyms: fixed, limited
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Main Entry: boundless
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: endless
Synonyms: great, illimitable, immeasurable, immense, incalculable, indefinite, inexhaustible, infinite, limitless, measureless, tremendous, unbounded, unconfined, unending, unlimited, untold, vast, wide open
Antonyms: confined, finite, limited, restricted
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Main Entry: eternal
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: endless
Synonyms: abiding, ageless, always, amaranthine, boundless, ceaseless, constant, continual, continued, continuous, dateless, deathless, enduring, everlasting, forever, illimitable, immemorial, immortal, immutable, imperishable, incessant, indefinite, indestructible, infinite, interminable, lasting, never-ending, perdurable, perennial, permanent, perpetual, persistent, relentless, termless, timeless, unbroken, unceasing, undying, unending, unfading, uninterrupted, unremitting, without end
Antonyms: brief, ending, ephemeral, finite, fleeting, mortal, temporary, terminable
Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.1.1)
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"für einen unbegrenzten Zeitraum" literally translates to "for an unlimited timeperiod"from dict.leo [above]
for an indefinite period
für einen unbegrenzten Zeitraum
...and I can find more if you like.Indefinite term [as in timeperiod]
[...]
3. Boundless; infinite. [R.]
[...]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
It is correctly used to mean "he was an admirable friend," however, when used in that sentence most people would think more along the lines of "he was a fearsome friend." The word formidable is more commonly used to in the negative sense to imply freaful or dreaded. "It was a formidable enemy." In the same sense, the word indefinite, while it means vague or unspecified; implies infinite, unlimited, or endless.formidable adj. [...] Admirable or awe-inspiring. [...]
American Heritage Dictionary
Actually, so far, two actors have been Governor (Regan and Arnold), one actor President (Regan), and one professional wrestler has been Governor (Jessie "The Body" Ventura) to my knowledge. But, yes, I *live* in Cali, place sucks.I rest my case, and, anyway, it's not really that big of a deal anyway... it can't be, right? Especially, if they don't teach grammer in school anymore. Whatever... I live in a country where a man who has never run a business, much less a government, can get elected for president and an ACTOR, a person whose occupation is to act like he knows what he's doing, can become governor. ]
It's not fair to take part of something to support your argument and ignore the rest. Also, you didn't address the issue of the definition as well as common usage. Try doing a google search for "indefinite period" since the doors have already been opened to using hasty generalization.Main Entry: indefinite
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: ambiguous
Synonyms: broad, confused, doubtful, dubious, equivocal, evasive, general, ill-defined, imprecise, indeterminable, indeterminate, indistinct, inexact, inexhaustible, infinite, innumerable, intangible, loose, obscure, shadowy, uncertain, unclear, undefined, undependable, undetermined, unfixed, unknown, unlimited, unsettled, unspecific, unsure, vague, wide
Antonyms: fixed, limited
Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.1.1)
Copyright © 2005 by Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/period%20of%20timehours - an indefinite period of time; "they talked for hours"
Noun 1. indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity
An indefinite repetition of the same part or organ is the common characteristic (as Owen has observed) of all low or little-modified forms; therefore we may readily believe that the unknown progenitor of the vertebrata possessed many vertebrae; the unknown progenitor of the articulata, many segments; and the unknown progenitor of flowering plants, many spiral whorls of leaves.
Go to page The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles
As the meeting had been held at Uncle Tom's weekly, for an indefinite length of time, without any more "cheers," there seemed some encouragement to hope that a way would be discovered at present.
Go to page Uncle Tom's Cabin by Stowe, Harriet Beecher