But if the totality of spaces are to be viewed as one space then we shall have one space with an indefinite number of dimensions; also an indefinite number of space measurements which would be confusing.
The only lawful abstraction is nominal--the application, that is to say, of a name in common to an indefinite number of things which resemble one another.
Berkeley's nominalism, from concrete general ideas, or from general names, which are signs of any one of an indefinite number of individual objects.
Matter and physical science is relative, so far that we may suppose in other percipients than men, an indefinite number of additional senses, affording corresponding varieties of qualities in things, of course inconceivable by man.
Certain rocks, usually called Slate-rocks, may be cleaved into an indefinite number of thin laminae which are parallel to each other, but which are generally not parallel to the planes of the true strata or layers of deposition.
It is by the repetition of an indefinite number of such local revolutions, and by slow movements extending simultaneously over wider areas, as will be afterwards shown, that a general change of climate may finally be brought about.
It is by their means that we are enabled to assert general propositions; to affirm or deny any predicate of an indefinite number of things at once.
A general name is familiarly defined, a name which is capable of being truly affirmed, in the same sense, of each of anindefinite number of things.
Calyx of 4 to 9 oval, petal-like sepals; no petals; stamens and carpels numerous, of indefinite number.
Their transmission from generation to generation will appear still more improbable; but here again we should remember that many rudimentary and useless organs have been transmitted during an indefinite number of generations.
In these cases we see that domesticated animals vary in an indefinite number of particulars, though treated as uniformly as is possible.
An indiscriminate or indefinite number, measure, or quantity; a collection; a group.
Endless or indefinite number; great multitude; as an infinity of beauties.
In all things where the Essence is implicated with Matter, we see that the particular manifestations are many and of indefinite number.
By doing this we efface the special character of Induction, as the jump from particular cases, more or fewer, to an universal proposition comprising them and an indefinite number of others besides.
The attribute may belong to an indefinite number of different objects; and can we count it as One, in the same sense in which we count each of these objects as One?
And we need only consider what comparison is, to see that where the objects are more than two, and still more when they are an indefinite number, a type of some sort is an indispensable condition of the comparison.
A Wâbĕnō´ is primarily prompted by dreams or visions which may occur during his youth, for which purpose he leaves his village to fast for an indefinite number of days.
Each of the lines is repeated an indefinite number of times, and after being repeated once or twice is sung also by the others as an accompaniment.
Let us now see what would theoretically be the effect produced by subaërial causes on the river-valleys in this area during an indefinite number of centuries.
Boussingault, detailing his researches into the composition of blood, the author expressed his surprise that bullock's blood was not more generally used as a food, as it contains all the constituents of a perfect aliment.
They are very plentiful in some parts of the coast of England, and are said to form a rich and cheap manure for pasture and arable land.
Since it is not permitted to produce an indefinite number of young plants, it begins to develop itself.
Unlike most other crops, the onion does not require change of ground, but usually does better on the same soil for an indefinite number of years.
I would not allow this bed to be matted with an indefinite number of little plants crowding each other into feeble life, but would leave only those runners which had taken root early, and destroy the rest.
If they would only take a bunch and eat it up clean, one would readily share with them, for there would be enough for all; but the dainty little epicures puncture an indefinite number of berries, merely taking a sip from each.
Considered merely as content, it is applicable to an indefinite numberof existences; in other words, it is an idea.
It is not a particular existence whose essence is uniqueness as is the case with the subject of the judgment, but is a meaning whose importance is that it may apply to an indefinite number of unique existences.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "indefinite number" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
