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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

/ »åɪˈ²õ³Ùɪŋ°ì³Ù /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • »å¾±²õˈ³Ù¾±²Ô³¦³Ù²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • »å¾±²õˈ³Ù¾±²Ô³¦³Ù±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å¾±²õ·³Ù¾±²Ô³¦³Ùn±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog 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 prickingâ€; instinct 1, instigate
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of distinct1

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

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“Robina’s films embody this — distinct, compelling and often made in collaboration with the people around her.â€

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The addition of toppings is what makes each board distinct from one another.

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Even if such massive reconstruction takes place, it is hard to imagine Khartoum retaining its distinct cultural and architectural features.

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But in doing so, they are losing what gave them a distinct place in American history.

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Given the magnitude of the most recent antidemocratic actions by Donald Trump and his team, blaming them on the slippery slope created during the War on Terror years may seem like a distinct overreach.

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What are other ways to say distinct?

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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