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undefined frontier

[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ˈfrʌntɪər/]
noun phrasepl: undefined frontiers
fronteira indefinida
1. A border or boundary between territories, regions, or concepts that has not been clearly established, demarcated, or determined
The undefined frontier between the two countries led to frequent disputes.
A fronteira indefinida entre os dois países levou a frequentes disputas.
2. An area of uncertainty or unclear limits in knowledge, exploration, or jurisdiction
Scientists face an undefined frontier in quantum physics research.
Os cientistas enfrentam uma fronteira indefinida na pesquisa de física quântica.
Synonyms
unclear bordervague boundaryambiguous frontierill-defined border
Antonyms
defined frontierclear borderestablished boundarydemarcated frontier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira indefinida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteira indefinida
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
limite impreciso
Alternative translation emphasizing imprecision

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
terra de ninguém (no man's land)
zona cinzenta
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