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- DictionaryDis·tinct/dəˈstiNG(k)t/
adjective
- 1. recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type: "the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing"
- 2. readily distinguishable by the senses: "a distinct smell of nicotine"
adjective. distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from ): His private and public lives are distinct. Synonyms: individual, discrete. different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from ): Gold is distinct from iron. clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable:
DISTINCT meaning: 1. different and separate: 2. easy to hear, see, or smell: 3. clear and certain: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'distinct'. 1. If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it. [...] 2. If something is distinct, you can hear, see, or taste it clearly. [...] 3. If an idea, thought, or intention is distinct, it is clear and definite.
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Etymology
From Middle English distincte, from Old French, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ 2. Rhymes: -ɪŋkt
Adjective
distinct (comparative distincter or more distinct, superlative distinctest or most distinct) 1. Capable of being perceived very clearly. 1.1. Her voice was distinctdespite the heavy traffic. 1.1. 2013 July-August, Fenella Saunders, “Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture”, in American Scientist: 1.1.1. The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinctvisual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spat...
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin distinctus.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /dis.tɛ̃/, /dis.tɛ̃kt/ 2. Homophones: distincts (general), distincte, distinctes (form 2)
Adjective
distinct (feminine distincte, masculine plural distincts, feminine plural distinctes) 1. distinct; discrete (separate, distinguished, different)
Etymology
Borrowed from French distinct, Latin distinctus.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /disˈtinkt/
Adjective
distinct m or n (feminine singular distinctă, masculine plural distincți, feminine and neuter plural distincte) 1. distinct
adjective. Definition of distinct. Synonyms for distinct. The phrase has three distinct meanings. The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded. There was the distinct smell of something burning. We had the distinct impression that they were lying. Each herb has its own distinct flavor. There are three distinct categories.
The word has three distinct meanings. Synonyms and examples. different. I like her haircut - it's different! dissimilar. The twins may look alike, but they are quite dissimilar when it comes to personality. diverse. London is a culturally diverse city. heterogeneous. formal. They tested a heterogeneous population. unusual.
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Dictionary definition of distinct. Easily distinguishable from others, either because of its unique characteristics or clear boundaries."The two paintings had distinct styles that were easy to differentiate." Detailed meaning of distinct.
