indefinite pronoun

noun

, Grammar.

1. a pronoun, as English some, any, somebody, that leaves unspecified the identity of its referent.

indefinite pronoun

noun

1. grammar a pronoun having no specific referent, such as someone, anybody, or nothing

Word History and Origins

Origin of indefinite pronoun¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Hit is frequently employed as an indefinite pronoun of all genders, and is plural as well as singular.

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The indefinite pronoun it is also used as an introductory word, to introduce a sentence in much the same manner as there.

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