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blur

blur [ blur ]


noun  (plural blurs)
Definition:
 
1. fuzzy or unclear image: something that cannot be seen clearly, e.g. because it moves too quickly or because it is not distinctly remembered

2. smear or smeared area: a mark on something that makes it unclear, or an area of something that is unclear



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle blurred, present participle blur·ring, 3rd person present singular blurs)
Definition:
 
1. make or become vague: to become less clear or distinct, or make something such as an idea less clear or distinct
blurred the line between right and wrong

2. make or become fuzzy: to become fuzzy or unclear, or make something fuzzy or unclear



adjective 
Definition:
 
Malaysia confused: confused or uncertain about something ( informal )
I am very blur about linguistics.

[Mid-16th century. Probably variant of blear]

blurred·ness noun
blur·ri·ly adverb
blur·ri·ness noun
blur·ry adjective
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