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Webster 1913 Edition
Indistinct
Inˊdis-tinct′
(ĭnˊdĭs-tĭṉkt′)
, Adj.
1.
Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself;
“Indistinct as water is in water.” as, the
. indistinct
parts of a substanceShak.
2.
Obscure to the mind or senses; not clear; not definite; confused; imperfect; faint;
as,
indistinct
vision; an indistinct
sound; an indistinct
idea or recollection.When we come to parts too small four our senses, our ideas of these little bodies become obscure and
indistinct
. I. Watts.
Syn. – Undefined; indistinguishable; obscure; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; uncertain; confused.
Webster 1828 Edition
Indistinct
INDISTINCT'
,Adj.
1.
Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself. The parts of a substance are indistinct, when they are so blended that the eye cannot separate them, or perceive them as separate. Sounds are indistinct, when the ear cannot separate them. Hence,2.
Obscure; not clear; confused; as indistinct ideas or notions.3.
Imperfect; faint; not presenting clear and well defined images; as indistinct vision; an indistinct view.4.
Not exactly discerning. [Unusual.]