indefinitely

C1
US /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
adv Freq #14250

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a manner that is not definite.

    an indefinitely determined fossil

  2. 2
    adv

    For a long time, with no defined end.

    It was a dark, horsehairy place with a sort of abandon-hope atmosphere that seemed suitable for people that had no money, and who were going indefinitely into pawn.

  3. 3
    adv

    to an indefinite extent

  4. 4
    adv

    Forever.

Etymology

From indefinite + -ly.

Thesaurus

Word family
Related forms endlessly

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