indeterminate
IPA: ɪndɪtˈɝmɪnɪt
noun
- (algebra, strict sense) A symbol that resembles a variable or parameter but is used purely formally and neither signifies nor is ever assigned a particular value;
adjective
- Not accurately determined or determinable.
- Imprecise or vague.
- (mathematical analysis, of certain forms of limit) Not definitively or precisely determined, because of the presence of infinity or zero symbols used in any of several improper combinations.
- (biology, of growth) With no genetically defined end, and thus theoretically limitless.
- (botany, of inflorescences) Not topped with some form of terminal bud.
- Intersex.
- (architecture) Designed to allow the incorporation of future changes whose nature is not yet known.
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Examples of "indeterminate" in Sentences
- The time is indeterminate.
- The facts are therefore indeterminate.
- The boy is irresolute and indeterminate.
- The result of the debate was indeterminate.
- The real scope of this problem is indeterminate.
- In abstract algebra the is called an indeterminate.
- In his opinion the origin should be indefinite and indeterminate.
- The architecture is indeterminate and actually changes periodically.
- A number of caves of indeterminate type are in the vicinity of the mountain.
- The pitches and rhythms are indeterminate in specified ranges and combinations.
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