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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-di-stingkt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn dɪˈstɪŋkt



Definition of indistinct

Origin :
  • c.1400 (implied in indistinctly "equally, alike"), from Latin indistinctus "not distinct, confused," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + distinctus (see distinct). Related: Indistinctly; indistinctness.
  • adj obscure, ambiguous
Example sentences :
  • They recite in a timid and indistinct tone the prescribed fustian.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • But there was only an indistinct humming, and nothing precise came to her.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • In an indistinct way he felt the dishonor that was Alan Porter's being given to him.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He muttered an indistinct "Very well, mamma," as he shut the door.
  • Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth
  • It left in the paper an indistinct impression resembling a fabric.
  • Extract from : « Why Bewick Succeeded » by Jacob Kainen
  • Vague, indistinct to ourselves, unbounded by hope or remembrance.
  • Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
  • There were black figures moving near it; they were indistinct.
  • Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin
  • The outlines of earth and sky all round are vague, indistinct.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • First, it was only an indistinct murmur, then came words and fragments of phrases.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • No wonder, then, that his work too is an indistinct expression of truth.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

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