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indistinctly-communicated

|in-dis-tinct-ly-com-mu-ni-ca-ted|

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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪd/

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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unclear communication

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indistinctly-communicated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indistinctus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'distinctus' meant 'separated or clear.'

Historical Evolution

'indistinctus' transformed into the English word 'indistinct,' and eventually became part of the compound adjective 'indistinctly-communicated.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not clearly separated,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clearly expressed or communicated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

expressed in a way that is not clear or easily understood.

The instructions were indistinctly-communicated, leading to confusion.

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Last updated: 2025/07/10 09:53