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indistinct boundary

[/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: indistinct boundaries
fronteira indistinta
1. A border, edge, or limit that is not clearly defined or easily distinguishable
The indistinct boundary between the two properties caused a dispute.
A fronteira indistinta entre as duas propriedades causou uma disputa.
2. A blurred or unclear separation between two areas, concepts, or states
There is an indistinct boundary between art and science.
Existe uma fronteira indistinta entre arte e ciência.
Synonyms
blurred boundaryunclear boundaryfuzzy boundaryvague boundaryill-defined boundaryambiguous boundary
Antonyms
distinct boundaryclear boundarysharp boundarywell-defined boundaryprecise boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira indistinta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
limite impreciso
Alternative common usage
Portugal
fronteira imprecisa
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gray area
blurred lines
no clear-cut distinction
in between
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