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indistinctly-divided

|in-dis-tinct-ly-di-vid-ed|

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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

not clearly separated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indistinctly-divided' originates from the Latin word 'indistinctus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'distinctus' meant 'separated.'

Historical Evolution

'indistinctus' transformed into the Old French word 'indistinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indistinctly' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not clearly separated or distinguished into parts.

The boundaries between the two regions are indistinctly-divided.

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Last updated: 2025/04/27 16:40