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Meaning of
indeterminate
in English
indeterminate
us
/ˌɪntərˈdɛn.ə.tət/
uk
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜː.mɪ.teɪ.tɪt/
#uncommon
Plural
indeterminates
Definitions
Adjective
not
precisely
known
;
unclear
The
patient's
diagnosis
was
indeterminate
due
to
incomplete
test
results
.
lacking
clear
boundaries
;
vague
The
company's
plans
for
expansion
are
indeterminate
and
subject
to
change
.
indefinitely
variable
(
in
math
or
limits
)
The
function's
output
was
indeterminate
as
it
approached
infinity
.
having
no
predefined
end
(
in
biology
)
The
stem
of
the
plant
was
indeterminate
,
continuing
to
grow
indefinitely
.
not
having
a
terminal
bud
(
in
botany
)
The
indeterminate
shoot
of
the
vine
had
no
terminal
bud
,
allowing
it
to
trail
.
designed
for
adaptability
(
to
future
unknown
changes
)
The
new
policy
is
indeterminate
,
allowing
for
adjustments
as
needed
.
