Indistinct

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ adjective

Definition

not clear or easy to see, hear, or understand; blurry or vague.

Etymology

From Latin 'indistinctus,' combining 'in-' (not) and 'distinctus' (separated or distinguished). The meaning refers to things that cannot be clearly separated or distinguished from their surroundings.

Kelly Says

The word 'indistinct' literally means 'not distinct' (or not separated), which is why a foggy memory is indistinct—your brain can't separate the important parts from the fuzzy background of uncertainty.

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