Ĭn'dis-tinct',, a.

adjective

a. [Prefix in, not, and distinct; Fr. & Pr. indistinct, Sp. & It. indistinto, Lat. indistinctus.]

Sense 1. Not distinct or distinguishable; not separate in such a manner as to be perceptible by itself; as, the indistinct parts of a substance. “Indistinct as water is in water.” Shak.

Sense 2. Obscure to the mind; not clear; confused; as, indistinct ideas or notions.

Sense 3. Not presenting clear and well-defined images or perceptions; imperfect; faint; as, indistinct vision; an indistinct view.

Synonyms—Undefined; undistinguishable; obscure; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; uncertain.