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distinct
[ dih-stingkt ]
/ dɪˈstɪŋkt /
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adjective
distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron.
clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
distinguishing or perceiving clearly: distinct vision.
unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor.
Archaic. distinctively decorated or adorned.
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Origin of distinct
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dis·tinct·ness, nounWords nearby distinct
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British Dictionary definitions for distinct
distinct
/ (dɪˈstɪŋkt) /
adjective
Derived forms of distinct
distinctly, adverbdistinctness, nounWord Origin for distinct
C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to distinguish
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