Indistinctly
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 In an indistinct manner.
"Metanotum shining, indistinctly punctured at the base in the centre, the sides closely punctured; the areola large, obliquely narrowed at the base, its apex open, there are 2 lateral areas, both widely open at the base on the outerside; the posterior median area bears about 10 stout, transverse keels; on its apical outerside is a triangular area; the spiracular is bounded on the outerside by a distinct keel ."
- 1 in a dim indistinct manner wordnet
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More examples"The Master wrapt himself in his cloak, made a haughty inclination toward Lucy, muttering a few words of courtesy, as indistinctly heard as they seemed to be reluctantly uttered, and, turning from them, was immediately lost in the thicket."
Etymology
From indistinct + -ly or in- + distinctly.
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