indistinctly

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Etymology

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From indistinct +‎ -ly or in- +‎ distinctly.

Adverb

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indistinctly (comparative more indistinctly, superlative most indistinctly)

  1. In an indistinct manner.
    • 1906, Records of the Albany Museum - Volume 1, page 314:
      Metanotum shining, indistinctly punctured at the base in the centre, the sides closely punctured; the areola large, obliquely narrowed at the base, its apex open, there are 2 lateral areas, both widely open at the base on the outerside; the posterior median area bears about 10 stout, transverse keels; on its apical outerside is a triangular area; the spiracular is bounded on the outerside by a distinct keel .

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