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distinct

[dih-stingkt]

adjective

  1. distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed byfrom ).

    His private and public lives are distinct.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed byfrom ).

    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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • distinctness noun
  • 徱ˈپԳٲԱ noun
  • 徱ˈپԳٱ adverb
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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of distinct1

C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to distinguish
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The difference here is that the one meant to share space with a flesh-and-blood world, with distinct aesthetic concerns.

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“Traditional country has a timeless, distinct sound that’s inspired generations of musicians throughout the years. It’s an important part of the country music story and deserves to be celebrated and recognized with intention.”

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One of Samar’s most distinct creations, Speakeasy, was inspired by 1920s underground queer bars and the illicit moonshine that fueled the Prohibition era.

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"This is distinct from support that may be provided centrally by their political party," he added.

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The sun has also appeared as a distinct orange disc, leading to captivating sunset and sunrise.

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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 Thesaurus.com.

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