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undefined regions

[ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd ˈriːdʒənz]
noun
regiões indefinidas
1. Areas or territories whose boundaries, characteristics, or status have not been clearly defined or established
The map showed several undefined regions along the border.
O mapa mostrava várias regiões indefinidas ao longo da fronteira.
2. In mathematics or computing, areas or spaces that lack precise definition or parameters
The algorithm struggled with undefined regions in the dataset.
O algoritmo teve dificuldades com regiões indefinidas no conjunto de dados.
3. Geographically or administratively ambiguous areas without clear demarcation
Undefined regions often become sources of territorial disputes.
Regiões indefinidas frequentemente se tornam fontes de disputas territoriais.
Synonyms
ambiguous areasundemarcated territoriesill-defined zonesvague regionsborderless areas
Antonyms
defined regionsdemarcated areasclearly bounded territorieswell-defined zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regiões indefinidas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
regiões não delimitadas
Alternative form emphasizing lack of delimitation
Portugal
regiões indefinidas
Standard European Portuguese usage
Angola/Mozambique
regiões não definidas
Common in African Portuguese variants

Related Idioms & Phrases

no man's land (undefined territory)
gray area (ambiguous region)
terra incognita (unknown/undefined region)
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