undefined

[uhn-di-fahynd]

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adjective

without fixed limits; indefinite in form, extent, or application: undefined authority; undefined feelings of sadness.
not given meaning or significance, as by a definition; not defined or explained: an undefined term.

Origin of undefined

1605–15; un-¹ + defined

Related formsun·de·fin·ed·ly

[uhn-di-fahy-nid-lee, -fahynd-] /ˌʌn dɪˈfaɪ nɪd li, -ˈfaɪnd-/, adverbun·de·fin·ed·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for undefined

Contemporary Examples

Now she is preparing to take an as of yet undefined role with Ready for Warren.
Obama’s 2008 Backers: We’re Ready for Warren
David Freedlander
October 9, 2014
They are in pain from hunger, cold, and a host of undefined medical conditions.
Russia’s Adoption Ban Is Cruel and Vindictive to All
Dr. Jane Aronson
December 29, 2012
He said Planned Parenthood is currently studying the bill and that some of the language is “undefined.”
Ohio Republicans Move to Cut Funds to Planned Parenthood, Riling Democrats
Abigail Pesta
April 19, 2012
Instead he left the door open to an undefined role in public life after a period of rest.
DSK: the Fallout Continues
Tracy McNicoll
September 20, 2011
Though it reserved the right to return to the matter at some undefined point in the future.
Taking Down David Cameron
Alex Massie
July 22, 2011

Historical Examples

With an undefined feeling of awe, she looked in the countenance of her friend.
Philothea
Lydia Maria Child
The position of the reputed slave in England was undefined and doubtful.
Self-Help
Samuel Smiles
With its keen sensitive-ness and its undefined melancholy it was a dreamer's face.
Stories of a Western Town
Octave Thanet
The reason is that the negative proposition has really passed into an undefined positive.
Sophist
Plato
Quaking with undefined fears, he pushed on until he had joined them.
The Manxman
Hall Caine

British Dictionary definitions for undefined

undefined

adjective

not defined or made clearthe job has remained undefined

Derived Formsundefinable, adjective

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Word Origin and History for undefined

adj.

1610s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of define (v.).

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Examples from the Web for undefined

Contemporary Examples

Now she is preparing to take an as of yet undefined role with Ready for Warren.

They are in pain from hunger, cold, and a host of undefined medical conditions.

He said Planned Parenthood is currently studying the bill and that some of the language is “undefined.”

Instead he left the door open to an undefined role in public life after a period of rest.

Though it reserved the right to return to the matter at some undefined point in the future.

Historical Examples

With an undefined feeling of awe, she looked in the countenance of her friend.

The position of the reputed slave in England was undefined and doubtful.

With its keen sensitive-ness and its undefined melancholy it was a dreamer's face.

The reason is that the negative proposition has really passed into an undefined positive.

Quaking with undefined fears, he pushed on until he had joined them.

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Word Origin and History for undefined

adj.

Origin of undefined