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undefined subject

[ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
nounpl: undefined subjects
sujeito indefinido
1. In grammar, a subject that is not clearly specified or identified in a sentence; often implied rather than explicitly stated
In the sentence 'It is raining,' the subject is undefined because 'it' does not refer to a specific noun.
Na frase 'Está chovendo', o sujeito é indefinido porque não se refere a um substantivo específico.
2. A topic or issue that lacks clear definition or boundaries
The project's focus remained an undefined subject throughout the meeting.
O foco do projeto permaneceu um sujeito indefinido durante toda a reunião.
Synonyms
vague subjectunclear subjectunspecified subjectimplicit subject
Antonyms
defined subjectclear subjectexplicit subjectspecified subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sujeito indefinido
Standard term used in Portuguese grammar instruction
Portugal
sujeito indeterminado
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese grammar

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating around the bush
leave something up in the air
unclear waters
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