Basic Details
Word: Indefinite
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not clear or fixed; not having a clear or exact limit or definition.
Synonyms: Uncertain, vague, unspecified
Antonyms: Definite, clear, specific
Idioms and Phrases
- Indefinite hangover: A situation that lasts longer than expected without a clear end. Example: "My tiredness from staying up late felt like an indefinite hangover."
- Indefinite article: A term used in grammar to refer to 'a' or 'an'. Example: "In the sentence, 'I saw a bird', 'a' is an indefinite article."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The plans for the picnic are still indefinite as we haven't decided on a date yet.
Example 2: She glanced at the indefinite shapes in the fog, trying to identify what they were.
Example 3: Due to the indefinite weather conditions, the match was postponed until further notice.
Fun Fact
The word "indefinite" comes from the Latin word 'indefinitus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'definitus' (defined). This highlights the idea of something being without clear boundaries.
Famous Quote
"The only thing certain is uncertainty." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "indefinite" mean?
a) Clear and specific
b) Not clear or fixed
c) Extremely certain
d) Completely defined
Answer: b) Not clear or fixed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "indefinite"?
a) Specific
b) Vague
c) Clear
d) Certain
Answer: b) Vague
3. Which word is an antonym of "indefinite"?
a) Unclear
b) Uncertain
c) Definite
d) Ambiguous
Answer: c) Definite
4. Which sentence uses "indefinite" correctly?
a) The indefinite journey was planned for a week.
b) She made an indefinite decision about her career.
c) He expressed his indefinite ideas clearly.
d) The indefinite meeting had no scheduled end time.
Answer: d) The indefinite meeting had no scheduled end time.
5. Which idiom contains the word "indefinite"?
a) Indefinite hangover
b) As clear as day
c) The tip of the iceberg
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: a) Indefinite hangover
