INDISTINCTLY

dimly, indistinctly

(adverb) in a dim indistinct manner; “we perceived the change only dimly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

indistinctly (comparative more indistinctly, superlative most indistinctly)

In an indistinct manner.

Antonyms

• distinctly

Source: Wiktionary


In`dis*tinct"ly, adv.

Definition: In an indistinct manner; not clearly; confusedly; dimly; as, certain ideas are indistinctly comprehended. In its sides it was bounded distinctly, but on its ends confusedly an indistinctly. Sir I. Newton.

INDISTINCT

In`dis*tinct", a. Etym: [L. indistinctus: cf. F. indistinct. See In- not, and Distinct.]

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.

2. Obscure to the mind or senses; not clear; not definite; confused; imperfect; faint; as, indistinct vision; an indistinct sound; an indistinct idea or recollection. When we come to parts too small four our senses, our ideas of these little bodies become obscure and indistinct. I. Watts. Their views, indeed, are indistinct and dim. Cowper.

Syn.

– Undefined; indistinguishable; obscure; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; uncertain; confused.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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