indefinitely
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a manner that is not definite.
Adverb
Examples
an indefinitely determined fossil
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
For a long time, with no defined end.
Adverb
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “indefinitely” mean?
In a manner that is not definite.
Is “indefinitely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.