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indef en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Shortened from indefinite.

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of indefinite.
   alt of indefinite

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
indef.	Abbr=Yes	alternative	lexicographic

indef en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Shortened from indefinite.

Meanings

1. (Internet, taxonomic:Wikimedia jargon) The action of blocking or banning a user, account, or IP address from editing or other actions for an indefinite length of time.
   • An indef seems the only way to stem the flow of disruption from this user.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
indef.	Abbr=Yes	alternative	lexicographic
indefs	Number=Plur		lexicographic

indef en · VERB

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Shortened from indefinite.

Meanings

1. (Internet, taxonomic:Wikimedia jargon) To block or ban a user, account, or IP address from editing or other actions for an indefinite length of time.
   • I indeffed the editor based on the legal threat.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
indefs	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
indeffed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
indeffed	Tense=Past		lexicographic
indef.	Abbr=Yes	alternative	lexicographic
indeffing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic