🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

不确定的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bù què dìng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Indefinite/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个项目的时间是不确定的。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not clearly defined or determined; vague.

    "The project has an indefinite timeline, making it difficult to plan ahead."
  2. 2

    Not having a fixed or specified limit.

    "He received an indefinite suspension from the team due to his behavior."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'indefinite' originates from the Latin 'indefinitus', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'definitus' (defined). It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, evolving to describe something that lacks clear boundaries or limits.

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