INDISTINCT', a. [L. indistinctus; in and distinctus. See Distinct.] 1. Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself. The parts of a substance are indistinct, when they are so blended that the eye cannot separate them, or perceive them as separate. Sounds are indistinct, when the ear cannot separate them. Hence,2. Obscure; not clear; confused; as indistinct ideas or notions.3. Imperfect; faint; not presenting clear and well defined images; as indistinct vision; an indistinct view.4. Not exactly discerning. [Unusual.]
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