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indistinct point

[/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: indistinct points
ponto indistinto
1. A point that lacks clarity, sharpness, or clear definition; a location or position that is unclear or not precisely defined
In the distance, the lighthouse appeared as an indistinct point on the horizon.
Na distância, o farol aparecia como um ponto indistinto no horizonte.
2. In mathematics or geometry, a point whose exact location or properties cannot be clearly determined or visualized
The intersection became an indistinct point due to the low resolution of the diagram.
A intersecção se tornou um ponto indistinto devido à baixa resolução do diagrama.
Synonyms
blurry pointunclear pointfuzzy pointvague pointobscure point
Antonyms
distinct pointclear pointsharp pointdefined pointprecise point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto indistinto
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ponto indistinto
Common in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
ponto indistinto
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose focus on a point
a blurry line between two points
see something dimly
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