Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

indeterminate

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/
Definition
Not exactly determined or definite; vague or uncertain.
Examples
  • The outcome of the election was still indeterminate as votes were still being counted.
  • In mathematics, an indeterminate form often arises in calculus.
  • His future plans remained indeterminate, leaving everyone confused.
Meaning
The term ‘indeterminate’ describes something that does not have a clear or fixed limit or boundary. It can refer to a situation where a specific outcome is not predictable or known.
Synonyms
  • Uncertain
  • Vague
  • Undefined
  • Ambiguous