Indefinitely vs. Indefinite

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  • Indefinitely (adverb)

    In a manner that is not definite.

    “an indefinitely determined fossil”

  • Indefinitely (adverb)

    For a long time, with no defined end.

  • Indefinitely (adverb)

    Forever.

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    Vague or unclear.

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    Undecided or uncertain.

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    Being an integral without specified limits.

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things

    “the indefinite article”

  • Indefinite (noun)

    A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

Wiktionary
  • Indefinitely (adverb)

    for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

    “talks cannot go on indefinitely”

  • Indefinitely (adverb)

    to an unlimited or unspecified degree or extent

    “an indefinitely large number of channels”

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time

    “they may face indefinite detention”

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    not clearly expressed or defined; vague

    “an indefinite number of generations”

  • Indefinite (adjective)

    (of a word, inflection, or phrase) not determining the person, thing, time, etc. referred to

    “in Greek the dual contrasts with the indefinite plural”

Oxford Dictionary

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