Distinct Definition
dĭ-stĭngkt
adjective
distincter, distinctest
Not alike; different.
Webster's New World
Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete.
On two distinct occasions.
American Heritage
Easily perceived by the senses.
A distinct flavor.
American Heritage
Not the same; separate; individual.
Webster's New World
Clearly perceived or marked off; clear; plain.
A distinct image.
Webster's New World
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Adjective
Base Form:
distinct
Comparative:
distincterSuperlative:
distinctestOrigin of Distinct
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Middle English past participle of distincten to distinguish, discern from Old French destincter from Latin distīnctus past participle of distinguere to distinguish distinguish
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.
From Wiktionary
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