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Indefinite vs Permanently - What's the difference?

indefinite | permanently |

As an adjective indefinite

is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

As an adverb permanently is

in a permanent manner; lastingly.

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 ----

    permanently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a permanent manner; lastingly.
  • *
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  • Forever.

    • Derived terms

    * permafrozen