distinct
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- different, detached, discrete, individual, separate, unconnected
- definite, clear, decided, evident, marked, noticeable, obvious, palpable, unmistakable, well-defined

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Antonyms: indistinguishable, indistinct, nebulous
Contrasted words: identical, same, selfsame, corresponding, equivalent, like, similar, faint, obscure
Related Words: distinctive, individual, peculiar, particular, single, sole, especial, special, specific, disparate, dissimilar, divergent, defined, prescribed, categorical, definite, explicit, express, lucid, perspicuous, clear-cut, incisive, trenchant

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

dis‧tinct W3 AC /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: distinction; adverb: distinctly ≠ indistinctly; adjective: distinct ≠ indistinct]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: distinctus, past participle of distinguere; ⇒ distinguish]

1. clearly different or belonging to a different type:
two entirely distinct languages
distinct types/groups/categories etc
There are four distinct types.
distinct from
The learning needs of the two groups are quite distinct from each other.

2. as distinct from something used to make it clear that you are not referring to a particular kind of thing, but to something else:
a movie star, as distinct from an actor

3. something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc Antonym : indistinct:
The outline of the ship became more distinct.

4. [only before noun] a distinct possibility, feeling, quality etc definitely exists and cannot be ignored:
I got the distinct impression he was trying to make me angry.
There is a distinct possibility that this will eventually be needed.
a distinct lack of enthusiasm

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

distinct
adj.
VERBS be | become | remain | keep sth It is necessary to keep these two issues distinct.
regard/see sth as
ADV. very | completely, entirely, quite, totally, wholly | fairly | essentially, fundamentally | clearly | analytically, conceptually, formally (= distinct in form), qualitatively Political power should be regarded as analytically distinct from economic power.
anatomically, geographically, historically geographically distinct regions
PREP. from The various dialects are quite distinct from one another.
PHRASES as distinct from She was studying lung cancer, as distinct from other types of cancer.

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