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indistinction.

The fact of not distinguishing or making distinctions; failure to perceive or make a difference.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪndɪˈstɪŋkʃən/Received-Pronunciation, UK
  1. The fact of not distinguishing or making distinctions; failure to perceive or make a difference.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The condition or fact of not being distinct or different; absence of distinguishing qualities or characteristics; undistinguishableness.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Indistinctness, obscurity, dimness.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  4. Absence of distinction or eminence; obscurity.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

First attested in 1624; formed as in- + distinction, after indistinct.

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