Definitions for indefinitely
in·def·i·nite·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.2 / 10 votes

1. indefinitelyadverb

   to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

   "this could go on indefinitely"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. indefinitelyadverb

   For a long time, no end defined

2. indefinitelyadverb

   Forever

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indefinitelyadjective

   Etymology: from indefinite.

   1. Without any settled or determinate limitation.

   We observe that custom, whereunto St. Paul alludeth, and whereof the fathers of the church in their writings make often mention, to shew indefinitely what was done; but not universally to bind for ever all prayers unto one only fashion of utterance. Richard Hooker.

   We conceive no more than the letter beareth; that is, four times, or indefinitely more than thrice. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Err.

   A duty to which all are indefinitely obliged, upon some occasions, by the express command of God. George Smalridge.

   2. To a degree indefinite.

   If the world be indefinitely extended, that is, so far as no human intellect can fancy any bounds of it, then what we see must be the least part. John Ray, on the Creation.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indefinitely

   Indefinitely refers to something that has no fixed or specified limit or end. It signifies a situation or event that continues without a predetermined duration, duration that cannot be predicted or determined precisely.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Indefinitelyadverb

   in an indefinite manner or degree; without any settled limitation; vaguely; not with certainty or exactness; as, to use a word indefinitely

How to pronounce indefinitely?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of indefinitely in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of indefinitely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of indefinitely in a Sentence

1. Oregon Supreme Court:

   Today, in a mandamus proceeding initiated by relator Nicholas Kristof, The Oregon Supreme Court held' resident' in Article V, section 2, took its meaning from the legal concept of domicile, that is, the place where a person lives with the intent to remain indefinitely.

2. Kate Beaver:

   Some patients who get well will stay well indefinitely, others may need ‘booster’ sessions from time to time.

3. Karen Felter:

   The 15 students have been suspended indefinitely for one to two years, this means Syracuse University does not have any obligation to readmit them once the suspension is over. Syracuse University is up to their discretion.

4. Trevor Reed:

   If this becomes long and drawn out, and they take over Ukraine, then the Western countries and the United States are going to be at odds with Russia for a long time, that could lead to additional charges against our son, if he lives, and keep him there indefinitely, which is not uncommon in Russia.

5. Mitch McConnell:

   The administration does not face any obstacle to moving nominees who are remotely qualified for the job. People who are mainstream and qualified have a path forward. And yet some of the same far left voices who attack Sen. Feinstein in the past are now suggesting that the Senate move her off the Judiciary Committee indefinitely, the stated reason, the supposed emergency, is that Democrats are aren’t able to push through a small fraction of their nominees who are so extreme and so unqualified that they cannot win a single Republican vote in committee.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=indefinitely
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Indefinitely
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=indefinitely
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinitely