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- pronunciation:
- In
de
f
niht
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
lacking clear definition or limits; vague, undecided, or indeterminate.
- synonyms:
- amorphous, imprecise, indeterminate, indistinct, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, vague
- antonyms:
- certain, definite, distinct
- similar words:
- ambiguous, doubtful, everlasting, general, hazy, indecisive, nebulous, obscure, unclear, unsettled, up in the air
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| related words: |
equivocal, indistinguishable, neutral, noncommittal, permanent, tentative |
adverb + (adj.)indefinite
potentially, rather
(adj.)indefinite
+ noun
absence,
affection,
article,
ban,
boundary,
capacity,
charge,
closing,
confinement,
continuation,
contract,
delay,
detention,
duration,
enemy,
expansion,
expression,
extension,
future,
hiatus,
hold,
imprisonment,
layoff,
leave,
length,
longevity,
meaning,
number,
occupation,
period,
postponement,
presence,
prison,
pronoun,
scope,
sentence,
stay,
substance,
suspension,
term,
terrorist,
time
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| derivations: |
indefinitely (adv.), indefiniteness (n.) |
The word indefinite
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
fin
Latin
root
that means end, limit
Example words:
confine, define, definite, final, finalist, finality, finalize, finish, finite, indefinite, infinite, infinitive, infinity
-ite1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means in a state or condition (produced by the action denoted by the verb base)
More about this word part:
The suffix -ite1 attaches to Latin roots, as most English adjectives ending in -ite1 are loanwords from Latin, specifically from past participles of verbs formed with the suffix -itus.
Example words:
apposite, bipartite, composite, contrite, definite, elite, erudite, exquisite, favorite, finite, impolite, indefinite, infinite, opposite, polite, requisite
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