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- [in-di-stingkt]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-stingkt]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Definitions of indistinct word
- adjective indistinct not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings. 1
- adjective indistinct not clearly distinguishable or perceptible, as to the eye, ear, or mind: He heard an indistinct muttering. 1
- adjective indistinct not distinguishing clearly: After the accident he suffered from indistinct vision and faulty hearing. 1
- noun indistinct Not clear or sharply defined. 1
- adjective indistinct vague, not clearly defined 1
- adjective indistinct sight: blurry 1
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Origin of indistinct
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word indistinctus, dating back to 1520-30. See in-3, distinct
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Parts of speech for Indistinct
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indistinct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indistinct
adj indistinct
- bleary — If your eyes are bleary, they look dull or tired, as if you have not had enough sleep or have drunk too much alcohol.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- dark — When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.
- dim — DIM statement
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
adjective indistinct
- blurry — A blurry shape is one that has an unclear outline.
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- slurred — to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise.
- low — to utter by or as by lowing.
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
Antonyms for indistinct
adj indistinct
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- defined — If something is clearly defined or strongly defined, its outline is clear or strong.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
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