dimly, indistinctly
(adverb) in a dim indistinct manner; “we perceived the change only dimly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
indistinctly (comparative more indistinctly, superlative most indistinctly)
In an indistinct manner.
• 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.
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
26 November 2024
(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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