indeterminate

Describes something that is not exactly known, defined, or fixed; vague or uncertain.

ruОписывает то, что точно не известно, не определено или не зафиксировано; неясное или неопределённое.esDescribe algo que no se conoce con precisión, que no está definido o fijado; vago, incierto o sin límites claros.frQualifie ce qui n'est pas précisément connu, défini ou fixé ; vague, incertain ou non déterminé.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht genau bekannt, nicht festgelegt oder nicht bestimmt ist; unklar oder ungewiss.ptDescreve algo que não é conhecido com precisão, que não está definido ou fixado; algo vago ou incerto.zh形容不确定、不清楚、未确定或未固定的；模糊的或无法明确判定的。arيصف ما ليس معروفًا على وجه اليقين أو غير محدد أو غير مثبت؛ غامض أو غير واضح.

1. Not precisely known or fixed B2 formal

   Not exactly known, established, or decided; vague or uncertain.

   • The project's timeline remains indeterminate due to funding issues.
   • The cause of the error was indeterminate at first.
   • Her indeterminate answer left everyone confused.

   ruНеопределённыйesindeterminadofrindéterminédeUnbestimmtptIndeterminadozh不确定的arغير محدد

   Sinónimos: impreciseindefiniteinexactuncertainundefinedundeterminedunestablishedunfixedunknownunsettledunspecifiedvague

   Antónimos: certaindecideddefinitedeterminateestablishedfixedknownprecisesettledspecific

2. Unclear or ambiguous B2 formal

   Having a nature that is not clear or definite; open to interpretation.

   • The painting had an indeterminate shape, making it hard to identify.
   • His motives were indeterminate, leading to suspicion.
   • The outcome of the negotiation is still indeterminate.

   ruНеопределённыйesindeterminado, ambiguofrindéterminé, vague, ambigudeUnbestimmtptIndeterminadozh不明确的arغير محدد

   Sinónimos: ambiguousequivocalimpreciseindefiniteuncertainunclearundefinedundeterminedunsettledvague

   Antónimos: cleardefinitedeterminateexplicitprecisespecific

3. Botany: continuous growth C1 formal scientific

   Describing a plant or inflorescence that continues to grow at the tip, not limited by a terminal bud.

   • Tomato plants have an indeterminate growth habit, requiring staking.
   • Indeterminate varieties of beans produce flowers and pods over a long period.
   • The botanist studied the indeterminate inflorescence of the species.

   ruБотаника: неограниченный ростesIndeterminado (crecimiento continuo)frindéterminé (botanique)deBotanik: unbegrenztes WachstumptBotânica: crescimento indeterminadozh植物学：无限生长arعلم النبات: نمو غير محدود

   Sinónimos: indefiniteopenracemose

   Antónimos: determinate

4. Without a definite result B2 formal

   Not leading to a fixed or final conclusion or outcome.

   • The experiment yielded indeterminate results, requiring further testing.
   • The discussion was indeterminate, ending without a decision.
   • His indeterminate health status worried his family.

   ruНеопределённыйessin resultado definidofrSans résultat définideUnbestimmtptIndeterminadozh不确定的arغير محدد

   Sinónimos: inconclusiveindefiniteopen-endeduncertainundeterminedunresolvedunsettled

   Antónimos: conclusivedecisivedefinitedeterminatefinalresolvedsettled

• more indeterminate comparative form
• most indeterminate superlative form