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indistinction en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ɪndɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ (Received-Pronunciation, UK)
• ĭndĭstĭngkʹshən (Received-Pronunciation, UK)

Etymology

First attested in 1624; formed as in- + distinction, after indistinct.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The fact of not distinguishing or making distinctions; failure to perceive or make a difference.
2. (countable, uncountable) The condition or fact of not being distinct or different; absence of distinguishing qualities or characteristics; undistinguishableness.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Indistinctness, obscurity, dimness.
4. (countable, qualifier:nonce use, uncountable) Absence of distinction or eminence; obscurity.

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