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Indefinite vs Ill-defined - What's the difference?

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In mathematics terms the difference between indefinite and ill-defined

is that indefinite is an integral without specified limits while ill-defined is defined in an inconsistent way.

As adjectives the difference between indefinite and ill-defined

is that indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite while ill-defined is poorly defined; blurry, out of focus; lacking a clear boundary.

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 ----

    ill-defined

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Poorly defined; blurry, out of focus; lacking a clear boundary.
  • (mathematics) Defined in an inconsistent way.

    • Antonyms

    * (l)