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indefinitely
This term conveys a sense of open-endedness and uncertainty. When referring to time, it suggests a suspension of a schedule where no new date has been set, often creating a feeling of limbo or permanent delay. It is frequently used in legal, official, or corporate contexts to signal that a process has stopped without a planned restart.
In a descriptive sense, the word shifts from temporal duration to a lack of precision. It describes a state of ambiguity where boundaries or definitions are blurred, making the subject matter elusive or difficult to pin down. This usage is less common than the temporal meaning but is critical for describing vague specifications or imprecise logic.
Meanings
Examples
We might have to stay in this shelter indefinitely.
The contract allows the company to extend the trial period indefinitely.
He just kept talking indefinitely without ever getting to the point.
The terms of the agreement were defined too indefinitely to be useful.
I guess I will just be wandering this wasteland indefinitely.