adjective
undetermined
Undetermined (adjective) means not yet decided or settled. Example: “The cause of the fire remains undetermined.”
adjective
1
Not yet decided or settled.
"The cause of the fire remains undetermined."
2
Not fixed or clearly defined.
"The exact boundaries of the property are still undetermined."
How to use undetermined
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot yet decided, known, or fixed.
Common pairings
cause undetermined
remains undetermined
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Etymology
From un- plus determined.
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What does “undetermined” mean?
The word “undetermined” means not yet decided or settled. In plain terms, not yet decided, known, or fixed.
How do you use “undetermined” in a sentence?
Here is “undetermined” used in a sentence: “The cause of the fire remains undetermined.”
What part of speech is “undetermined”?
“Undetermined” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “undetermined” have?
“Undetermined” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not yet decided or settled.