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Webster 1913 Edition


Indistinct

Inˊdis-tinct′

(ĭnˊdĭs-tĭṉkt′)
,
Adj.
[L.
indistinctus
: cf. F.
indistinct
. See
In-
not, and
Distinct
.]
1.
Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself;
as, the
indistinct
parts of a substance
.
Indistinct as water is in water.”
Shak.
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.
[L. indistinctus; in and distinctus. See Distinct.]
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.]

Definition 2024


indistinct

indistinct

English

Adjective

indistinct (comparative more indistinct, superlative most indistinct)

  1. (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
  2. (of a thought, idea etc) hazy or vague
  3. (of speech) difficult to understand

Antonyms

Translations


French

Adjective

indistinct m (feminine singular indistincte, masculine plural indistincts, feminine plural indistinctes)

  1. not distinct; not easily distinguishable