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fuzzy distinctions

[/ˈfʌzi dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/]
noun
distinções vagas
1. Unclear or imprecise differences between two or more things; boundaries that are not well-defined or sharply delineated
The fuzzy distinctions between art and science have long been debated by philosophers.
As distinções vagas entre arte e ciência têm sido debatidas por filósofos há muito tempo.
2. Ambiguous or blurred categorical separations that lack clear criteria for differentiation
There are fuzzy distinctions between different genres of music in modern times.
Existem distinções vagas entre diferentes gêneros de música nos tempos modernos.
Synonyms
blurred distinctionsunclear distinctionsvague differencesblurry boundaries
Antonyms
clear distinctionssharp distinctionsprecise differenceswell-defined boundaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distinções vagas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
distinções nebulosas
Alternative term used in European Portuguese
General
limites imprecisos
When referring to fuzzy boundaries or limits

Related Idioms & Phrases

the gray area between X and Y
draw the line
blurred lines
walk the line
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