indeterminate objects

[ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: indeterminate objects
objetos indeterminados
1. Things or items whose exact nature, identity, quantity, or characteristics cannot be precisely defined or determined
The survey results contained many indeterminate objects that could not be clearly categorized.
Os resultados da pesquisa continham muitos objetos indeterminados que não podiam ser claramente categorizados.
2. In philosophy and logic, entities or concepts that lack clear boundaries or definable properties
Quantum particles are often described as indeterminate objects until they are observed.
As partículas quânticas são frequentemente descritas como objetos indeterminados até serem observadas.
3. In data management or linguistics, information items whose classification or meaning remains ambiguous or undefined
The database contained several indeterminate objects that required manual review.
O banco de dados continha vários objetos indeterminados que exigiam revisão manual.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is more common in formal writing, research papers, and theoretical discussions than in everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undefined objectsambiguous objectsunspecified objectsvague objectsunclear objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
determinate objectsdefined objectsspecific objectsclear objectsdefinite objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetos indeterminados
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
objetos indeterminados
Same standard term; occasionally 'objectos indeterminados' in older texts
Rio de Janeiro
objetos indeterminados
Standard usage in academic contexts
São Paulo
objetos indeterminados
Common in philosophical and technical discourse

Related Words

indeterminacyindeterminatedeterminationclassificationambiguityvagueness

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something indeterminate
remain in limbo (figurative equivalent)
in a state of flux
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