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indistinct form

[ɪndɪˈstɪŋkt fɔːrm]
nounpl: indistinct forms
forma indistinta
1. A shape, outline, or figure that lacks clear definition or is not easily recognizable; something that appears blurred, vague, or unclear
Through the fog, we could see the indistinct form of a building in the distance.
Através da neblina, podíamos ver a forma indistinta de um edifício à distância.
2. In art or design, a shape rendered without precise boundaries or detail
The artist sketched indistinct forms to convey movement and emotion.
O artista esboçou formas indistintas para transmitir movimento e emoção.
Synonyms
vague formblurred formunclear formfuzzy outlineshadowy shape
Antonyms
distinct formclear formsharp outlinedefined shapeprecise form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma indistinta
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
forma imprecisa
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo
Portugal
forma indefinida
Common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the shadows
in the mist
through the haze
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