CEFR B2

indeterminate

adjective

Meaning

Not able to be determined, known, or stated exactly.

Examples

The exact number of casualties remained indeterminate for several days.
His motives for the crime were indeterminate.

Synonyms: vague, unclear, uncertain, ambiguous, nebulous

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indeterminate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

Definition

Not able to be determined, known, or stated exactly.

Examples

The exact number of casualties remained indeterminate for several days.
His motives for the crime were indeterminate.
The final outcome of the election was still indeterminate until all votes were counted.

How to Use indeterminate

indeterminate of (prepositional phrase): Not clearly defined or fixed in relation to something else. — "The value of the antique was indeterminate of its historical significance."

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