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indefinitely

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in·def·i·nite  (n-df-nt)
adj.
Not definite, especially:
a. Unclear; vague.
b. Lacking precise limits: an indefinite leave of absence.
c. Uncertain; undecided: indefinite about their plans.
in·defi·nite·ly adv.
in·defi·nite·ness n.
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Adv.1.indefinitely - to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time; "this could go on indefinitely"
indefinitely
adverb endlessly, continually, for ever, ad infinitum, sine die (Latin) till the cows come home (informal)
Translations
indefinitely [ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] adv [wait] → indefinidamente
indefinitely [ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] adv [wait] → indéfiniment; [speak] → vaguement, avec imprécision
indefinitely [ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] indefinite adv (continue) → endlos;
(wait) → unbegrenzt (lange);
(postpone) → auf unbestimmte Zeit
indefinitely [ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ] adv [wait] → indefinitamente


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But we may go further than this; for as new forms are continually and slowly being produced, unless we believe that the number of specific forms goes on perpetually and almost indefinitely increasing, numbers inevitably must become extinct.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
In the distance he saw the diminished dotted boat; and then a swift gleam of bubbling white water; and after that nothing more; whence it was concluded that the stricken whale must have indefinitely run away with his pursuers, as often happens.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
Well, as I can descend when I please, to replenish my stock of water on the way, my trip might be indefinitely prolonged.
Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules View in context
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