nondistinctive

adjective

non·dis·tinc·tive | \ ˌnän-di-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv

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Definition of nondistinctive

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, "I support affirmative action. But Harvard really is hurting Asian Americans.," 18 Oct. 2018

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