Indefinite
Encyclopedia
Indefinite may refer to:
- In mathematics:
- When talking about positive or negative indefinite forms in multilinear algebra, see definite bilinear formDefinite bilinear formIn mathematics, a definite bilinear form is a bilinear form B over some vector space V such that the associated quadratic formQ=B \,...
. - "Indefinite integralIntegralIntegration is an important concept in mathematics and, together with its inverse, differentiation, is one of the two main operations in calculus...
" refers to the antiderivativeAntiderivativeIn calculus, an "anti-derivative", antiderivative, primitive integral or indefinite integralof a function f is a function F whose derivative is equal to f, i.e., F ′ = f...
. - "Indefinite" is sometimes used to describe an unknowable quantity, such as the result of dividing 0 by 0.
- When talking about positive or negative indefinite forms in multilinear algebra, see definite bilinear form
- In grammar, see indefinite article and indefinite pronounIndefinite pronounAn indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that refers to one or more unspecified beings, objects, or places.-List of English indefinite pronouns:Note that many of these words can function as other parts of speech too, depending on context...
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