Kilo Lingo

/ˌɪn.dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/

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Translation

In a way that is not clear enough to hear or see well.

Word origin

From Latin indistinctus, from in- meaning not plus distinguere meaning to separate clearly.

Origin
Latin
Root
distinguere
English cognates
distinct, distinguish

Examples

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If someone speaks indistinctly, you cannot catch the words.

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The sounds were there, but not clear enough to understand.

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It can also mean not clearly in your memory.

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This word is part of lesson 58.