nondistinctive

adjective

non·​dis·​tinc·​tive ˌnän-di-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce nondistinctive (audio)
of a speech sound
: having no signaling value

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The writing-off of these students as nondistinctive, interchangeable kids smacks of racist stereotypes often used against Asians in this country. Michael Li, Vox, 18 Oct. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nondistinctive was in 1916

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“Nondistinctive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondistinctive. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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