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The definition of distinct is separate from or different from.

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An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin.

See distinct in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not alike; different
not the same; separate; individual
clearly perceived or marked off; clear; plain: a distinct image
well-defined; unmistakable; definite: a distinct success
Old Poet. decorated or variegated

Origin: ME & OFr < L distinctus, pp. of distinguere: see distinguish

Related Forms:

distinctly adverb
distinctness noun

See distinct in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete: on two distinct occasions.
Easily perceived by the senses or intellect; clear: a distinct flavor.
Clearly defined; unquestionable: at a distinct disadvantage.
Very likely; probable: There is a distinct possibility that she won't come.
Notable: a distinct honor and high privilege.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , past participle of distincten, to distinguish, discern

Origin: , from Old French destincter

Origin: , from Latin distīnctus

Origin: , past participle of distinguere, to distinguish; see distinguish

Related Forms:

dis·tinctˈly adverb

dis·tinctˈness noun

Usage Note: A thing is distinct if it is sharply distinguished from other things; a property or attribute is distinctive if it enables us to distinguish one thing from another. The warbler is not a distinct species means that the warbler is not a clearly defined type of bird. The pine warbler has a distinctive song means that the pine warbler's song enables us to distinguish it from all other birds, including other warblers.

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