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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"
The meaning of DISTINCT is distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete or not the same : separate. How to use distinct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinct.
DISTINCT meaning: 1. clearly noticeable; that certainly exists: 2. clearly separate and different (from something…. Learn more.
DISTINCT definition: 1. clearly noticeable; that certainly exists: 2. clearly separate and different (from something…. Learn more.
Distinct definition: distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from). See examples of DISTINCT used in a sentence.
When something is distinct, it is easily identifiable or set apart from others of its kind. An eighth-grader who is six feet tall has a distinct advantage over the other kids on the basketball court.
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.
If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it.