indistinctly
|in-dis-tinct-ly|
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli/
(indistinct)
lack of clarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indistinctly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indistinctus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'distinctus' meant 'separated or distinct.'
Historical Evolution
'indistinctus' transformed into the French word 'indistinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indistinctly' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not separated or distinct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clear or sharply defined.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is not clear or sharply defined.
The words were spoken indistinctly, making it hard to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39