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Indefinite vs Impending - What's the difference?

indefinite | impending |

As adjectives the difference between indefinite and impending

is that indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite while impending is approaching; drawing near; about to happen.

As a verb impending is

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indefinite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • Vague or unclear.
  • Undecided or uncertain.
  • (mathematics) An integral without specified limits.

    • Derived terms

    * indefinitely * indefinite article * indefiniteness

    Related terms

    * indeterminate ----

    impending

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Approaching; drawing near; about to happen
    • I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline.

    Synonyms

    * imminent

    Related terms

    * impend * pending

    Verb

    (head)
    • The hurricane is impending .