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undefined space

[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd speɪs/]
nounpl: undefined spaces
espaço indefinido
1. A physical or conceptual area whose boundaries, dimensions, or characteristics are not clearly established or determined
The undefined space between the two buildings created an awkward gap in the urban landscape.
O espaço indefinido entre os dois edifícios criou uma lacuna desconfortável na paisagem urbana.
2. In computing or mathematics, an area or field whose properties or limits have not been specified
The programmer had to deal with undefined space in the database structure.
O programador teve de lidar com espaço indefinido na estrutura do banco de dados.
3. A vague or ambiguous region in art, design, or planning lacking clear definition
The artist deliberately left undefined space in the composition to evoke a sense of mystery.
O artista deixou propositalmente espaço indefinido na composição para evocar um senso de mistério.
Synonyms
ambiguous spacevague areaunspecified regionindeterminate space
Antonyms
defined spaceclearly bounded areaspecified regiondelimited space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço indefinido
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
espaço indefinido
Common in architecture and urban planning discussions
Portugal
espaço indefinido
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in academic and professional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

in limbo
up in the air
gray area
terra incognita
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