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indistinctly-formed

|in-dis-tinct-ly-formed|

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🇺🇸

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli fɔrmd/

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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli fɔːmd/

vague shape

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indistinctly-formed' originates from the Latin word 'indistinctus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'distinctus' meant 'separated or distinguished.'

Historical Evolution

'indistinctus' transformed into the Old French word 'indistinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indistinctly-formed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not separated or distinguished,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clearly or sharply defined.'

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not clearly or sharply defined; lacking distinctness in form or outline.

The clouds in the sky were indistinctly-formed, making it hard to predict the weather.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:39

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