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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 Word Forms

  • 徱·پԳn noun
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Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of distinct1

C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to distinguish
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Example Sentences

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It’s a testament to Pham that he overcame this distinct disadvantage through surgery and cutting edge procedures at the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills to carve out a 12-year big league career.

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Known for his near-falsetto high voice and contrarian fondness for professorial suits onstage, Thomas cut as distinct a figure onstage as his music did on record.

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The film has a very distinct tone, from its 1970s European style imagery to fantasy sequences to some painfully funny and gruesome episodes of horror.

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Per the brand’s website, Lung Ching is “famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf” along with its “distinct character” and “unique cooling effect.”

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A cultured breed distinct from the hard-boiled native brand, its king and queen are Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, as it is almost impossible not to know.

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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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