INDISTINCTION

Etymology

Noun

indistinction (countable and uncountable, plural indistinctions)

The fact of not distinguishing or making distinctions; failure to perceive or make a difference.

The condition or fact of not being distinct or different; absence of distinguishing qualities or characteristics; undistinguishableness.

(obsolete) Indistinctness, obscurity, dimness.

(nonce use) Absence of distinction or eminence; obscurity.

Source: Wiktionary


In`dis*tinc"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. indistinction.]

Definition: Want of distinction or distinguishableness; confusion; uncertainty; indiscrimination. The indistinction of many of the same name . . . hath made some doubt. Sir T. Browne. An indistinction of all persons, or equality of all orders, is far from being agreeable to the will of God. Sprat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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