indifferent
[ in-dif-er-uhnt, -dif-ruhnt ]
/ ɪnˈdɪf ər ənt, -ˈdɪf rənt /
adjective
noun
an ethically or morally indifferent act.
a person who is indifferent, especially in matters of religion or politics.
adverb
Archaic. indifferently: I am indifferent well.
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British Dictionary definitions for indifferently
indifferent
/ (ɪnˈdɪfrənt, -fərənt) /
adjective
(often foll by to) showing no care or concern; uninterestedhe was indifferent to my pleas
unimportant; immaterial
- of only average or moderate size, extent, quality, etc
- not at all good; poor
showing or having no preferences; impartial
biology
- (of cells or tissues) not differentiated or specialized
- (of a species) not found in any particular community
Derived forms of indifferent
indifferently, adverbWord Origin for indifferent
C14: from Latin indifferēns making no distinction
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Medical definitions for indifferently
indifferent
[ ĭn-dĭf′ər-ənt, -dĭf′rənt ]
adj.
Characterized by a lack of partiality; unbiased.
Not active or involved; neutral.
Undifferentiated, as cells or tissue.
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