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Indefinite vs Indistinct - What's the difference?

indefinite | indistinct |

As adjectives the difference between indefinite and indistinct

is that indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite while indistinct is not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim.

indefinite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • Vague or unclear.
  • Undecided or uncertain.
  • (mathematics) An integral without specified limits.

    • Derived terms

    * indefinitely * indefinite article * indefiniteness

    Related terms

    * indeterminate ----

    indistinct

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
  • (of a thought, idea etc) hazy or vague
  • (of speech) difficult to understand

    • Antonyms

    * distinct