indistinctly-formed
|in-dis-tinct-ly-formed|
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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli fɔrmd/
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/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktli fɔːmd/
vague shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indistinctly-formed' originates from the Latin word 'indistinctus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'distinctus' meant 'separated or distinguished.'
Historical Evolution
'indistinctus' transformed into the Old French word 'indistinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indistinctly-formed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not separated or distinguished,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clearly or sharply defined.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:39
