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- pronunciation:
- In
de
f
niht
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits.
My plans for this summer are still indefinite.She will be in Florida for an indefinite amount of time.- synonyms:
- uncertain, undecided, vague
- antonyms:
- certain, definite, distinct
- similar words:
- ambiguous, doubtful, general, hazy, obscure, unsettled, up in the air
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| related words: |
permanent, tentative |
| 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, inappropriate, inaudible, incapable, incessant, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, inconsiderate, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorrect, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indefinite, independence, independent, indignant, indirect, individual, indivisible, inedible, inefficient, inequality, inert, inevitable, inexpensive, infinite, informal, infrequent, injure, injury, insane, insolent, insomnia, invaluable, invincible, invisible, irregular
fin
Latin
root
that means end, limit
Example words:
-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:
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