"indefinite" meaning in English

See indefinite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-indefinite.wav [UK] Forms: indefinite [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Etymology: in- + definite Etymology templates: {{ety-prefix|in|definite}} in- + definite Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If a time is indefinite, it is not known how long it is. Synonyms: unclear
    Sense id: simple-indefinite-en-adj-XajiC7SL
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Terms prefixed with in-
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          "text": "She'll be staying with us for an indefinite period of time. Perhaps even a few months."
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