indeterminate
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dɪˈtɜr adjective
1.
not determinate; not precisely fixed in extent; indefinite; uncertain.
2.
not clear; vague.
3.
not established.
4.
not settled or decided.
5.
Mathematics.
a.
(of a quantity) undefined, as 0/0.
b.
(of an equation) able to be satisfied by more than one value for each unknown.
noun
7.
Mathematics. something whose value is not specified: used especially in abstract algebra; a variable.
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Indeterminate
is always a great word to know.
So is archegonia. Does it mean:
| phylum of green, nonvascular, seedless plants comprised of true mosses, hornworts and liverworts |
| female reproductive organ which produces eggs in bryophytes, ferns and most gymnosperms |
Related forms
in·de·ter·mi·nate·ly, adverb
in·de·ter·mi·nate·ness, noun
Synonyms
2. ambiguous.
2. ambiguous.
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indeterminate (ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪnɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | uncertain in extent, amount, or nature |
| 2. | not definite; inconclusive: an indeterminate reply |
| 3. | unable to be predicted, calculated, or deduced |
| 4. | physics (of an effect) not obeying the law of causality; noncausal |
| 5. | maths |
| a. having no numerical meaning, as 0.00 or 0/0 | |
| b. (of an equation) having more than one variable and an unlimited number of solutions | |
| 6. | botany another word for indefinite |
| 7. | (of a structure, framework, etc) comprising forces that cannot be fully analysed, esp by vector analysis |
| inde'terminacy | |
| —n | |
| indetermi'nation | |
| —n | |
| inde'terminateness | |
| —n | |
| inde'terminately | |
| —adv | |
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Science Dictionary
| indeterminate (ĭn'dĭ-tûr'mə-nĭt) Pronunciation Key
Continuing to grow at the apical meristem or the terminal bud indefinitely, allowing for the development of an ever-increasing number of plant organs such as leaves, stems, or flowers to the side. |
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Example sentences
Only those willing to accept jobs with indeterminate tenure will be employed.
Of course, this doesn't mean that a revolution isn't going on, only that its effects are indeterminate.
Approach to the patient with a cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodule.
The mammography also tends to find tiny indeterminate lumps.
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