American English
/ɪnˈdɛ.fə.nət̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Not exact, clear, or fixed.
In “indefinite,” keep the main stress on the second syllable: /ɪnˈdɛ.fə.nət̚/. The other syllables are weak.
Not exact, clear, or fixed.
We waited for an indefinite amount of time.
He gave an indefinite answer.
Indefinite means not clear or fixed. It does not usually mean endless.
indefinite number · indefinite amount · indefinite answer
an indefinite + singular noun
an indefinite number of + plural noun
Continuing for a time that has no known or planned end.
The meeting was postponed for an indefinite period.
She is on indefinite leave from work.
indefinite leave · indefinite delay · indefinite period
be on indefinite leave
for an indefinite period
In grammar, describing a word that refers to a person or thing without identifying a particular one.
An indefinite article comes before a singular noun.
An indefinite pronoun does not name a particular person.
indefinite article · indefinite pronoun
indefinite + noun
the indefinite article
for a length of time with no fixed end
The road will be closed for an indefinite period.
away from work with no fixed return date
He is on indefinite leave from the company.
a grammar term for a or an when the person or thing is not specific
The indefinite article comes before a singular noun.