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indistinct Definition

in·dis·tinct (in′di stiŋkt)

adjective

not distinct; specif.,

  1. not seen, heard, or perceived clearly; faint; dim; obscure
  2. not separate or separable; not clearly marked off; not plainly defined

Etymology: L indistinctus

indistinct Related Forms

in′·dis·tinctly adverb in′·dis·tinct·ness noun

indistinct Synonyms

indistinct

modif.

indistinct Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: A lot of footage uses the ' soft focus ' technique to made the background indistinct and obviously out of focus.

Modifies a noun

  • path: At the top a narrow, rather indistinct, path goes into the wood.
  • figure: For many years the typical TV viewer has been a shadowy, indistinct figure in the policymaking process.
  • word: The wool is combed twice ( indistinct word ) 2/4 per lb.
  • view: Somewhat indistinct view of a group gathered in front of a low grass hut.
  • form: The beings we see may emerge with indistinct forms, or as heightened colors or heavenly scents, or in more familiar shapes.
  • boundary: Therefore the interiors of the jovian planets probably have indistinct boundaries between their various interior layers.

Modifying Another Word

  • somewhat: Somewhat indistinct view of a group gathered in front of a low grass hut.
  • rather: At the top a narrow, rather indistinct, path goes into the wood.
  • too: The extreme perspective was gained through using my 24mm lens however I feel it has left Caroline too indistinct beneath the tree.
  • very: The barrow is certainly a very indistinct one in long heather.
  • little: Vocal range is very good and fairly emotive but I found in some places that the lyrical content was a little indistinct.
  • so: The problem seems that it's so indistinct, so safe within the context of a familiar genre.

Used with adjective complement

become: Also, the game demands an HD screen - units can become indistinct on older TVs.