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Distinct Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Distinct? [adj] clearly or sharply defined to the mind; "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong" [adj] recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage" [adj] easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints" [adj] (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality; "plants of several distinct types"; "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses"; "gold is distinct from iron"; "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech"; "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees" [adj] constituting a separate entity or part; "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Distinct: chiseled \| clean-cut \| clear \| clear-cut \| crisp \| crystalline \| decided \| defined \| definite \| different \| discrete \| distinguishable \| knifelike \| outlined \| razor-sharp \| separate \| sharp \| trenchant \| well-defined Related Terms \| Find terms related to Distinct: absolute \| apart \| apparent \| articulate \| assorted \| asunder \| at odds \| at variance \| audible \| bipartite \| categorical \| certain \| clean-cut \| clear \| clear as crystal \| clear as day \| clear-cut \| coherent \| concrete \| connected \| consistent \| conspicuous \| contrary \| contrasted \| contrasting \| contrastive \| crisp \| crystal-clear \| crystalline \| defined \| definite \| departing \| detached \| detailed \| determinate \| deviating \| deviative \| dichotomous \| different \| differentiated \| differing \| direct \| disaccordant \| disagreeing \| discernible \| discontinuous \| discordant \| discrepant \| discrete \| discriminated \| disjoined \| disparate \| dissimilar \| dissonant \| distinctive \| distinguishable \| distinguished \| divergent \| diverging \| divers \| diverse \| diversified \| esoteric \| especial \| evident \| exact \| exceptional \| explicit \| express \| extraordinary \| fixed \| glaring \| hearable \| heterogeneous \| hi-fi \| high-fidelity \| in disagreement \| in focus \| in two \| inaccordant \| incisive \| incoherent \| incompatible \| incongruous \| inconsistent \| inconsonant \| indisputable \| individual \| indubitable \| inharmonious \| inner \| insular \| intimate \| irreconcilable \| limpid \| loud and clear \| lucid \| luminous \| manifest \| many \| marked \| minute \| motley \| multifarious \| noncohesive \| noteworthy \| noticeable \| observable \| obvious \| open-and-shut \| palpable \| particular \| partitioned \| patent \| peculiar \| pellucid \| perceivable \| perceptible \| personal \| perspicuous \| plain \| plain as day \| poles apart \| poles asunder \| precise \| prescribed \| private \| prominent \| pronounced \| recognizable \| respective \| seeable \| self-evident \| self-explaining \| self-explanatory \| separate \| separated \| several \| sharp \| simple \| single \| singular \| sole \| solipsistic \| special \| specific \| staring \| straightforward \| sui generis \| tangible \| to be seen \| translucent \| transparent \| transpicuous \| trenchant \| unambiguous \| unassociated \| unattached \| unattended \| uncommon \| unconformable \| unconfused \| unconnected \| understandable \| unequal \| unequivocal \| unique \| univocal \| unjoined \| unlike \| unmistakable \| unusual \| variant \| varied \| variegated \| various \| varying \| visible \| vivid \| well-defined \| well-marked \| well-pronounced \| well-resolved \| widely apart \| worlds apart See Also \| precise Distinct In Webster's Dictionary \Distinct"\, a. [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. F. distinct. See {Distinguish}.] 1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified. [Obs.] Wherever thus created -- for no place Is yet distinct by name. --Milton. 2. Marked; variegated. [Obs.] The which [place] was dight With divers flowers distinct with rare delight. --Spenser. 3. Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with from. The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct. --Clarendon. 4. Not identical; different; individual. To offend, and judge, are distinct offices. --Shak. 5. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect. Relation more particular and distinct. --Milton. Syn: Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious. \Distinct"\, v. t. To distinguish. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.

Distinct Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Distinct?

[adj] clearly or sharply defined to the mind; "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"
[adj] recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"
[adj] easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"
[adj] (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality; "plants of several distinct types"; "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses"; "gold is distinct from iron"; "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech"; "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees"
[adj] constituting a separate entity or part; "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"

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Distinct In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*tinct"\, a. [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere:
cf. F. distinct. See {Distinguish}.]
1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by
   a visible sign; marked out; specified. [Obs.]

         Wherever thus created -- for no place Is yet
         distinct by name.                     --Milton.

2. Marked; variegated. [Obs.]

         The which [place] was dight With divers flowers
         distinct with rare delight.           --Spenser.



3. Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or
   otherwise; -- with from.

         The intention was that the two armies which marched
         out together should afterward be distinct.
                                               --Clarendon.

4. Not identical; different; individual.

         To offend, and judge, are distinct offices. --Shak.

5. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing;
   not liable to be misunderstood; not confused;
   well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct
   view of a prospect.

         Relation more particular and distinct. --Milton.

Syn: Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear;
     plain; conspicuous; obvious.


\Dis*tinct"\, v. t.
To distinguish. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.

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