"indeterminate state" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: indeterminate states [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} indeterminate state (plural indeterminate states)
  1. (grammar) A noun form occurring in Afroasiatic languages, when the noun does not bear a determiner – where it would use the determinate state –, nor governs a noun – where it would use the construct state. Categories (topical): Grammar, Semitic linguistics Synonyms: status indeterminatus
    Sense id: en-indeterminate_state-en-noun-OMM6WUQB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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