indistinct Definition
in·dis·tinct (in′di stiŋkt′)
adjective
not distinct; specif.,
- not seen, heard, or perceived clearly; faint; dim; obscure
- not separate or separable; not clearly marked off; not plainly defined
Etymology: L indistinctus
indistinct Related Forms
in′·dis·tinct′ly adverb
in′·dis·tinct′·ness noun
indistinct Synonyms
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.
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