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indistinction


Meanings
  • Noun

    The lack of distinction or clarity between things; indifference.


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indistinctive
Etymology
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From the Latin 'indistinctus' meaning 'unclear, unmarked'.


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  1. Indistinction is an antonym for distinction, which means a clear difference or separation between things.

  2. The word 'indistinction' has five syllables: in-di-stin-guish-ion.


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  1. Ambiguity: Indistinction is closely related to the concept of ambiguity, which refers to the ability of a sign or symbol to have multiple meanings or interpretations.

  2. Indifference: Indistinction can also be related to indifference, which is the lack of interest or concern for something.


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Indistinction has been used in various literary works to convey a sense of ambiguity or confusion. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov experiences a state of indistinction when he is unable to distinguish right from wrong.

How to Memorize "indistinction"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a gray, blurry image to represent indistinction. Try to visualize the lack of clarity or distinction between things.

  2. associate

    - Associate indistinction with a foggy day or a confusing maze. Try to create mental images that help you remember the concept.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'indistinction' starts with the letter 'I' and sounds like 'in-dif-fer-ence' but without the 'fer'.


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