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- [in-di-tur-muh-nit]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈtɜr mə nɪt/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-tur-muh-nit]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈtɜr mə nɪt/
Definitions of indeterminate word
- adjective indeterminate not determinate; not precisely fixed in extent; indefinite; uncertain. 1
- adjective indeterminate not clear; vague. 1
- adjective indeterminate not established. 1
- adjective indeterminate not settled or decided. 1
- adjective indeterminate Mathematics. (of a quantity) undefined, as 0/0. (of an equation) able to be satisfied by more than one value for each unknown. 1
- adjective indeterminate Botany. (of an inflorescence) having the axis or axes not ending in a flower or bud, thus allowing further elongation. 1
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Origin of indeterminate
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word indēterminātus. See in-3, determinate
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Parts of speech for Indeterminate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indeterminate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
indeterminate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indeterminate
adj indeterminate
- undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- inconclusive — not conclusive; not resolving fully all doubts or questions: inconclusive evidence.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
adjective indeterminate
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unstated — Archaic. to deprive (a person) of office or rank.
- unclassified — not assigned to a class or category; not arranged according to characteristics: Reported instances fall into two main types, with a few unclassified anomalies.
- uncategorized — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
Antonyms for indeterminate
adj indeterminate
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- measurable — capable of being measured.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
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