Indeterminate: meaning, definitions and examples

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indeterminate

[ ɪnˈdɪˈtɜrmɪnət ]

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mathematics

Not definitely or precisely determined or fixed.

Synonyms

uncertain, undecided, unsettled

Examples of usage

The outcome of the experiment is indeterminate.
The value of x in this equation is indeterminate.
The future of the project remains indeterminate.

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general

Not able to be definitely known or identified.

Synonyms

ambiguous, unclear, vague

Examples of usage

The identity of the mysterious person is indeterminate.
The cause of the problem remains indeterminate.
The exact time of the event is indeterminate.

Translations

Translations of the word "indeterminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indeterminado

🇮🇳 अनिश्चित

🇩🇪 unbestimmt

🇮🇩 tidak tentu

🇺🇦 невизначений

🇵🇱 nieokreślony

🇯🇵 不確定

🇫🇷 indéterminé

🇪🇸 indeterminado

🇹🇷 belirsiz

🇰🇷 불확정

🇸🇦 غير محدد

🇨🇿 neurčitý

🇸🇰 neurčitý

🇨🇳 不确定的

🇸🇮 nedoločen

🇮🇸 óákveðið

🇰🇿 анықталмаған

🇬🇪 გაურკვეველი

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilməmiş

🇲🇽 indeterminado

Word origin

The word 'indeterminate' comes from the Latin word 'indeterminatus', which means 'not determined'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in English. The concept of indeterminacy has been explored in various fields such as mathematics, philosophy, and science, highlighting the idea of uncertainty and lack of clear definition.