indistinct

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking clarity or distinctness; not clear, distinct, or definite.

• adjective

  Hard to understand or distinguish.

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Antonyms

distinct

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Synonyms

ambiguous , equivocal , fuzzy , ill-defined

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indistinct
mistake , shake , wake

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Homonyms

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1. Indistinct (English) : Lacking clarity or distinctness
   

2. Indistinct (English) : Belonging to or denoting a social, economic, or political class or group that is not clearly defined or distinguished from others
   

3. Indistinct (Latin) : Not distinguished
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Indistinct (English) : Lacking clarity or distinctness
   

2. Indistinct (English) : Belonging to or denoting a social, economic, or political class or group that is not clearly defined or distinguished from others
   

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Variants

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indistinct , indistinctly , indistinctness , indistinctnesses

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Forms

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indistinctly, more indistinct, most indistinct

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indistinctus', meaning 'not distinguished'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'indistinct' comes from the Latin word 'indistinctus', which means 'not distinguished'.

2. Indistinct can be used to describe sounds that are difficult to distinguish from one another, such as the sound of rain on a roof versus the sound of hail.

3. In music, a composer might intentionally use indistinct harmonies or rhythms to create a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty in the listener.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambiguity: A situation or expression that is open to more than one interpretation.

2. Obscurity: Lack of clarity or distinctness; obscure means hard to understand or unclear.

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Culture

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Indistinct has been used in various forms of literature and art to convey a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty. In music, it can be used to describe sounds that are difficult to discern or distinguish.

How to Memorize "indistinct"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where everything is blurry or hard to make out. Imagine looking at a painting with no distinct shapes or colors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indistinct' with 'mistaken' or 'unclear'. Think of a time when you were given unclear instructions or directions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I' is for 'Lacking clarity or distinctness'; 'N' is for 'Hard to understand or distinguish'

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