Distinct meaning
The definition of distinct is separate from or different from.
An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin.
adjective
Not the same; separate; individual.
adjective
Clearly defined; unquestionable.
At a distinct disadvantage.
adjective
Not alike; different.
adjective
Easily perceived by the senses.
A distinct flavor.
adjective
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Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete.
On two distinct occasions.
adjective
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
Horses are distinct from zebras.
adjective
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
adjective
Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
adjective
Clearly perceived or marked off; clear; plain.
A distinct image.
adjective
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Well-defined; unmistakable; definite.
A distinct success.
adjective
Decorated or variegated.
adjective
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
adjective
Origin of distinct
- 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
- From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.
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