indeterminate

ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪnət
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Translation of indeterminate into German

Adjective

1.

vague

not clearly defined or determined
  • The results were indeterminate and required further analysis.Die Ergebnisse waren unbestimmt und erforderten weitere Analysen.
2.

uncertainty

of uncertain or ambiguous nature
  • His indeterminate response left us confused.Seine unbestimmte Antwort ließ uns verwirrt zurück.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
not precisely determined due to improper combinations
TECH.
  • The equation resulted in an indeterminate form.Die Gleichung ergab eine unbestimmte Form.
4.

architecture

Rare
designed to allow future changes
Rare
  • The building's indeterminate design allows for expansion.Das unbestimmte Design des Gebäudes ermöglicht Erweiterungen.
5.

biology

TECH.
with no genetically defined end
TECH.
  • The plant exhibits indeterminate growth.Die Pflanze zeigt unbestimmtes Wachstum.
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Expressions with indeterminate: examples in English and translations in German

unbestimmte Freiheitsstrafe
He received an indeterminate sentence for his crimes.

Synonyms and analogies of indeterminate in English

Examples of indeterminate in a sentence

  • The boundaries of the property were indeterminate.
  • The weather forecast was indeterminate, making planning difficult.
  • Her indeterminate feelings about the move caused hesitation.
  • The function's limit was indeterminate.
  • His calculations led to an indeterminate result.
  • The indeterminate structure can be modified easily.

Translations of "indeterminate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
unbestimmtadj.

The relationship remained indeterminate, filled with mixed signals and vague intentions.

Die Beziehung blieb unbestimmt, voller gemischter Signale und vager Absichten.

unbegrenztadj.

There is an indeterminate number of ranks.

Es gibt eine unbegrenzte Anzahl von Gleichdicken.

unklaradj.

The doctor's diagnosis was indeterminate, requiring further tests to clarify the condition.

Die Diagnose des Arztes war unklar und erforderte weitere Tests zur Klärung der Erkrankung.

Unbestimmte

The group had indeterminate plans for the weekend, which left everyone feeling unprepared.

Die Gruppe hatte unbestimmte Pläne für das Wochenende, was alle unvorbereitet ließ.

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Other translations for indeterminate:

  • ungewissadj.
  • vageadj.

indeterminate: Examples and translations in context

I noticed an indeterminate shadow moving in the corner of my eye.

Ich bemerkte einen unbestimmten Schatten, der sich im Augenwinkel bewegte.

Their connection felt indeterminate, caught between friendship and something more.

Ihre Verbindung fühlte sich unbestimmt an, gefangen zwischen Freundschaft und etwas mehr.

Amidst the indeterminate chaos, she found a moment of clarity and peace.

Inmitten des unbestimmten Chaos fand sie einen Moment der Klarheit und des Friedens.

Her feelings about the situation were indeterminate, fluctuating between hope and despair.

Ihre Gefühle über die Situation waren unbestimmt und schwankten zwischen Hoffnung und Verzweiflung.

His indeterminate salary made budgeting for the month a challenging task.

Sein unbestimmtes Gehalt machte die Planung des Monatsbudgets zu einer Herausforderung.

The outcome of the experiment remained indeterminate, leaving the researchers searching for answers.

Das Ergebnis des Experiments blieb unbestimmt, sodass die Forscher weiter nach Antworten suchten.

An indeterminate darkness filled the room, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Ein unbestimmtes Dunkel erfüllte den Raum und schuf eine Atmosphäre aus Geheimnis und Faszination.

Angst is general, is indeterminate - and often acts irrational.

Angst ist allgemein, ist unbestimmt - und wirkt oft irrational.

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