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indeterminate area

[ɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈɛəriə]
nounpl: indeterminate areas
área indeterminada
1. A region or space whose boundaries, extent, or characteristics are not clearly defined or established
The indeterminate area between the two properties caused disputes among the neighbors.
A área indeterminada entre as duas propriedades causou disputas entre os vizinhos.
2. In mathematics or geometry, a region whose limits or dimensions cannot be precisely calculated or specified
The integral resulted in an indeterminate area that required further analysis.
A integral resultou em uma área indeterminada que exigiu análise adicional.
3. A zone or territory whose legal status, ownership, or control is unclear or contested
The indeterminate area in the border region remains unresolved.
A área indeterminada na região fronteiriça permanece sem resolução.
Synonyms
undefined areaunclear regionambiguous zonecontested territory
Antonyms
determinate areadefined regionclearly bounded space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área indeterminada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zona indefinida
Alternative term sometimes used in commercial or legal contexts
Portugal
área indeterminada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
no man's land
undefined territory
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