Distinct

Quick meaning: Distinct is an adjective meaning Capable of being perceived very clearly.

Meaning

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

More Meanings

1. Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
2. Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
3. Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
4. (obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
5. (obsolete) Marked; variegated.
6. (obsolete, transitive) To distinguish; to make a distinction.

Example Sentences

Horses are distinct from zebras.

Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.

Wherever thus created — for no place / Is yet distinct by name.

Word Forms

• distincter
• distinctest
• distincts
• distincting
• distincted

Synonyms for distinct

Depending on context, synonyms include clear, vivid, different, separate, several, characteristic.

Antonyms for distinct

Common opposites include confusing, indistinct, same, indistinguishable, opaque.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include defined, distinguishable, well-defined, definite, decided, discrete.

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