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indistinct
[in-di-stingkt]
adjective
not distinct; not clearly marked or defined.
indistinct markings.
not clearly distinguishable or perceptible, as to the eye, ear, or mind.
He heard an indistinct muttering.
Synonyms: ,not distinguishing clearly.
After the accident he suffered from indistinct vision and faulty hearing.
indistinct
/ ˌɪԻɪˈɪŋ /
adjective
incapable of being clearly distinguished, as by the eyes, ears, or mind; not distinct
Other Word Forms
- indistinctly adverb
- indistinctness noun
- ˌԻ徱ˈپԳٱ adverb
- ˌԻ徱ˈپԳٲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of indistinct1
Example Sentences
When he finally opened his eyes, his language was minimal: a few indistinct words — possibly English, possibly Spanish — and nothing that sounded like a name.
It's one of life's most defining moments -- that crucial step in embryonic development, when an indistinct ball of cells rearranges itself into the orderly three-layered structure that sets the stage for all to come.
The ceremony was being livestreamed on YouTube, where it was reported that muffled, indistinct noise could be heard on the broadcast.
In the color variant, much of the space is taken up by a blank blue sky and the visitors are indistinct, so that the comedy is drained.
On the map, the far northwest corner was labeled “terra incognita” with borders trailing off into an indistinct mist and sea monsters lurking in the curling waves.
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