Indefinitely: meaning, definitions and examples
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indefinitely
[ ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli ]
without fixed or specified limit
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time; forever
Synonyms
endlessly, forever, permanently
Examples of usage
- The project has been put on hold indefinitely.
- We will wait here indefinitely for your return.
without clear or precise limits
in a way that is not clearly defined or determined
Synonyms
imprecisely, indefinably, vaguely
Examples of usage
- The exact number of casualties remains indefinitely.
- The future of the company is still indefinitely uncertain.
Translations
Translations of the word "indefinitely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indefinidamente
🇮🇳 अनिश्चित काल तक
🇩🇪 auf unbestimmte Zeit
🇮🇩 tanpa batas waktu
🇺🇦 на невизначений час
🇵🇱 na czas nieokreślony
🇯🇵 無期限に
🇫🇷 indéfiniment
🇪🇸 indefinidamente
🇹🇷 süresiz
🇰🇷 무기한으로
🇸🇦 إلى أجل غير مسمى
🇨🇿 na neurčito
🇸🇰 na neurčito
🇨🇳 无限期地
🇸🇮 za nedoločen čas
🇮🇸 óákveðið
🇰🇿 мерзімсіз
🇬🇪 გაურკვეველი ვადით
🇦🇿 müddətsiz
🇲🇽 indefinidamente
Word origin
The word 'indefinitely' originated from the Latin word 'indefinitus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'definitus' meaning 'defined'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century. Over time, 'indefinitely' has evolved to represent the concept of something without fixed or specified limits, often used in a temporal context to indicate an unlimited or unspecified duration.
See also: definitely, indefiniteness.