undetermined
adjective
un·de·ter·mined
ˌən-di-ˈtər-mənd 
-dē-
: not definitely or authoritatively decided, settled, or identified : not determined
an undetermined boundary
an undetermined species
at an as yet undetermined time
an undetermined number of people
Examples of undetermined in a Sentence
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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The medical examiner’s office stated in its amendment shared on March 28 that the cause and manner of Harris’ death remain undetermined.
—David Chiu, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
His cause of death is currently undetermined, as an autopsy has not been completed.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
What remains undetermined is the status of MFN Partners, the hedge fund that scooped up more than 40 percent of Yellow’s shares during the early stages of the bankruptcy process two years ago.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Caleb Harris’ College Will 'Honor His Legacy' With Memorial Ceremony in the Fall: 'Let Us Remember'
The medical examiner’s office stated in its amendment shared on March 28 that the cause and manner of Harris’ death remain undetermined.
—David Chiu, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
His cause of death is currently undetermined, as an autopsy has not been completed.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetermined. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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