distinct

Meaning

Adj

1. Capable of being perceived very clearly.
2. Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
3. Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
4. Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
5. (obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
6. (obsolete) Marked; variegated.

Verb

To distinguish; to make a distinction.

Synonyms

clear

different

separate

plain

evident

obvious

clear-cut

special

explicit

visible

sharp

other

definite

distinctive

apart

vivid

discrete

apparent

detached

another

audible

distinguishable

dissimilar

lucid

intelligible

bright

separated

several

diverse

trenchant

certain

particular

varied

brilliant

various

unique

decided

straightforward

⬆️

unambiguous

unlike

conspicuous

positive

exact

pellucid

perspicuous

pronounced

manifest

limpid

independent

aloof

Translations

distinto

distinct

distinto

diferente

deutlich

différent

differente

duidelijk

clair

claro

diverso

distinto

chiaro

verschieden

klar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: distincte

In summary

From Middle English distincte, from Old French, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.

Sentences

It's a dense crowd in two distinct ways .

She's drawn to directors with distinct , slightly " outsider " points of view .

The tympanum and supratympanic fold are distinct .