NYT Dictionary

INDEFINITE

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
AdjectiveNounin-DEF-i-nitein-def-i-nite · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin indēfīnītus. Morphologically in- + definite.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unlimitedunrestrictedhazyundefinedindeterminateunsettledindecisiveunsureprimitiveantiderivative

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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