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distinct

[ dih-stingkt ]

adjective

  1. distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from ):

    His private and public lives are distinct.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from ):

    Gold is distinct from iron.

  3. clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable:

    The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  4. distinguishing or perceiving clearly:

    distinct vision.

  5. unquestionably exceptional or notable:

    a distinct honor.

  6. Archaic. distinctively decorated or adorned.


distinct

/ ɪˈɪŋ /

adjective

  1. easily sensed or understood; clear; precise
  2. when postpositive, foll by from not the same (as); separate (from); distinguished (from)
  3. not alike; different
  4. sharp; clear
  5. recognizable; definite

    a distinct improvement

  6. explicit; unequivocal
  7. maths logic (of a pair of entities) not identical
  8. botany (of parts of a plant) not joined together; separate
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈپԳٲԱ, noun
  • 徱ˈپԳٱ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱·پԳn noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of distinct1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin distinctus, “divided off,” past participle of disting(u)ere “to divide off, pick out, distinguish,” from di- di- 2 + sting(u)ere (unrecorded), presumably, “to prick, mark by pricking”; instinct 1, instigate
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of distinct1

C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to distinguish
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Universal aims to provide distinct attractions at each of its parks, with the Bedfordshire one set to feature unique attractions not found elsewhere.

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It’s a distinct look he’s grown into over the years.

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You will have noticed this weekend that out of the sunshine there has been a distinct chill in the air.

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Films can now develop distinct digital identities through audience projection, as seen by the viral success of Saltburn.

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That’s why, on Friday night, there was a distinct buzz around Citizens Bank Park when the Dodgers came to town.

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What are other ways to say distinct?

The adjective distinct is used to describe things that are clearly distinguished from others. How does distinct compare to synonyms different, various, and diverse? Find out on .

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