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- [in-def-uh-nit]
- /ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt/
- /ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-def-uh-nit]
- /ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt/
Definitions of indefinitely word
- adjective indefinitely not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number. 1
- adjective indefinitely not clearly defined or determined; not precise or exact: an indefinite boundary; an indefinite date in the future. 1
- adjective indefinitely Grammar. indefinite article. indefinite pronoun. 1
- adjective indefinitely Botany. very numerous or not easily counted, as stamens. (of an inflorescence) indeterminate. 1
- noun indefinitely For an unlimited or unspecified period of time. 1
- adverb indefinitely until further notice 1
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Origin of indefinitely
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word indēfīnītus, dating back to 1520-30. See in-3, definite
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Parts of speech for Indefinitely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indefinitely popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
indefinitely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indefinitely
adv indefinitely
- forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
- considerably — to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
- frequently — often; many times; at short intervals.
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- sine die — without fixing a day for future action or meeting: The assembly adjourned sine die.
adverb indefinitely
- ad infinitum — If something happens ad infinitum, it is repeated again and again in the same way.
- indeterminately — not determinate; not precisely fixed in extent; indefinite; uncertain.
- endlessly — In an endless manner; continuously without limit.
Antonyms for indefinitely
adv indefinitely
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
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