2. (Anat.) Having no decidua; nondeciduate.

In`de*cid"u*ous (?), a. Not deciduous or falling, as the leaves of

trees in autumn; lasting; evergreen; persistent; permanent; perennial.

The indeciduous and unshaven locks of Apollo.

Sir T. Browne.

In*dec"i*ma*ble (?), a. [Pref. in- not + LL. decimare to tithe: cf. F.

indécimable. See Decimate.] Not decimable, or liable to be decimated;

not liable to the payment of tithes. Cowell.

In`de*ci"pher*a*ble (?), a. Not decipherable; incapable of being

deciphered, explained, or solved. -- In`de*ci"pher*a*bly, adv.

In`de*ci"sion (?), n. [Pref. in- not + decision: cf. F. indécision.]

Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness;

indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation;

hesitation.

The term indecision . . . implies an idea very nicely different

from irresolution; yet it has a tendency to produce it.

Shenstone.

Indecision . . . is the natural accomplice of violence.

Burke.

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