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.
SYNONYMS FOR distinct
1 individual.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM distinct
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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