noun
A pronoun, such as English any or some, that does not specify the identity of its object.
indefinite pronoun
indefinite pronoun
noun
The definition of an indefinite pronoun is one that does not refer to a specific noun.
An example of an indefinite pronoun is the word "some."
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Noun
(plural indefinite pronouns)
Usage notes
In English, the suffixes -ever and -soever may be added to what, which, who, and whom to obtain indefinite pronouns.
- Example: "any" and "some" in "If there's any more, I want some."
- Example: "whomever" in "Bring whomever you wish."
Adjective
indefinite-pronoun
- attributive form of indefinite pronoun, noun.
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WORDS NEAR indefinite pronoun IN THE DICTIONARY
- indefinite pronoun
- indefinitely
- indefiniteness
- indefinitude