indefinite

Definition

Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

Etymology

From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.

Example Sentences

• "Your account will be suspended for an indefinite period of time."
• "A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the government from enforcing a controversial statute about the indefinite detention without trial of terrorism suspects."
• "She gave an indefinite answer which nobody really understood."

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