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Definition of indistinctness

indistinctness

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktnəs/
in · dis · tinct · ness
Adverb:indistinctly
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Plural:indistinctnesses
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Adjective:indistinct
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indistinctness Lexical Profile

indistinctness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking clear form, sharp outline, or perceptual clarity in sight or sound.

Example

"The heavy morning fog created an indistinctness along the horizon that made navigation difficult."

2

The quality of being vague, imprecise, or difficult to distinguish in thought, meaning, or expression.

Example

"Critics noted that the indistinctness of the policy's wording left too much room for misinterpretation."

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• Rhymes for indistinctness

• Nearby Words

indisputably
indistinct
indistinctly
indistinctness
indistinguishable
indistinguishably
individual

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "indistinct" (from Latin "indistinctus", meaning "not separated" or "obscure") combined with the native suffix "-ness".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indistinctness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indistinctness
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