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   distinct

   /dɪˈstɪŋ(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 to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite: "he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't best 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINCT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   Learn the meaning of distinct, an adjective that indicates something is distinguishable, separate, or different from others. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of distinct.

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   Learn the meaning of distinct as an adjective to describe something that is clearly noticeable or different from something else. See how to use distinct in sentences and how to pronounce it.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTINCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

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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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   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.

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   Distinct means not the same, different, or separate from something else. It can also mean clear, plain, or unmistakable. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDISTINCT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   Distinct means different and separate, easy to hear, see, or smell, or clear and certain. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and translations in various languages.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective distinct, which means different, separate, or clear. Find out how to pronounce it, what words are similar to it, and how to say it in other languages.

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    Jul 11, 2024 · distinct (comparative distincter or more distinct, superlative distinctest or most distinct) Capable of being perceived very clearly.