Distinct definition
An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin.
At a distinct disadvantage.
Horses are distinct from zebras.
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
A distinct flavor.
On two distinct occasions.
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
A distinct image.
A distinct success.
Other Word Forms
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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