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   Dis·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" Similar clearclear-cutdefinitewell definedsharpmarkeddecidedunmistakableeasily distinguishablerecognizablevisibleperceptiblenoticeableobviousplainplain as dayevidentapparentmanifestpatentpalpableunambiguousunequivocalpronouncedprominentstrikingOpposite indistinctfuzzyindefinite
   • ▪ physically separate: "the gallery is divided into five distinct spaces" Similar discreteseparateindividualdifferentunconnectedunassociateddetachedprecisespecificdistinctivedissimilarunalikecontrastingdisparateuniquesui generisOpposite indistinctoverlappingapproximate
   • 2. readily distinguishable by the senses: "a distinct smell of nicotine"
   • ▪ (used for emphasis) so clearly apparent as to be unmistakable; definite: "he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't pleased"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘differentiated’): from Latin distinctus ‘separated, distinguished’, from the verb distinguere (see distinguish).

   Derivatives

   • 1. distinctness noun

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   Jul 1, 2012 · Learn the meaning of distinct, an adjective that means distinguishable, separate, or different. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of distinct.

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   Distinct means clearly noticeable or separate and different from something else. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   What is the definition of distinct?

   • The definition of distinct is separate from or different from. An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin. adjective 1 0 Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from"). Horses are distinct from zebras. adjective 1 0 Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

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   What does distinct mean in English?

   • Some common synonyms of distinct are apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required.

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   What does separate and distinct mean?

   • distinct , separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others. two distinct versions separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

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   Is distinct a verb?

   • distinct verb conjugation to all tenses, modes and persons. Search the definition and the translation in context for “ distinct ”, with examples of use extracted from real-life communication. Similar English verbs: up, erect, register. Model : obey.

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   DISTINCT meaning: 1. clearly noticeable; that certainly exists: 2. clearly separate and different (from something…. Learn more.

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   Distinct definition: distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from). See examples of DISTINCT used in a sentence.

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   distinct: 1 adj constituting a separate entity or part “on two distinct occasions” Synonyms: discrete separate independent; not united or joint adj (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality “plants of several distinct types” “the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses” “gold is distinct from iron” ...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective distinct, which means easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc., or clearly different or of a different kind. See also synonyms, word origin and related words.

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    Learn the meaning of distinct as an adjective to describe something that is different, clear, or separate from something else. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of distinct in British and American English.