HyperDic: distinct

English > 5 senses of the word distinct:
ADJECTIVEalldistinct, distinguishable(often followed by 'from') not alike
alldistincteasy to perceive / perceive
alldistinct, discreteconstituting / constituting a separate entity or part
alldistinct, decidedrecognizable
alldistinct, clear-cut, trenchantclearly / clearly / clearly or sharply defined to the mind
distinct > pronunciation
Soundsdihstih'ngkt
Rhymesextinct ... succinct: 7 rhymes with ihngkt...
English > distinct: 5 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality.
Examples
  • "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"
Synonymdistinguishable
BroaderdifferentUnlike in nature or quality or form or degree
Nounsdistinctnessthe quality of being not alike
Adverbsdistinctlyin a distinct and distinguishable manner
English > distinct: 5 senses > adjective 2
MeaningEasy to perceive / perceive; especially clearly outlined.
Examples
  • "a distinct flavor"
  • "a distinct odor of turpentine"
  • "a distinct outline"
  • "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"
  • "distinct fingerprints"
Narrowerchiseled, well-definedHaving a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
clear, clean-cut, clear-cutClear and distinct / distinct to the senses
crisp, sharp(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
crystallinedistinctly or sharply outlined
defined, outlinedshowing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
knifelikeHaving a sharp or distinct / distinct edge
razor-sharpVery clearly delineated
See alsoclearReadily apparent to the mind
definiteprecise
precisesharply exact or accurate or delimited
Oppositeindistinctnot clearly / clearly / clearly defined / defined / defined or easy to perceive or understand
Catalanclar, definit, marcat
Spanishclaro, definido, marcado
Nounsdistinctnessthe quality of being sharp and clear
Adverbsdistinctlyclear to the mind
distinctlyto a distinct / distinct degree
English > distinct: 5 senses > adjective 3
Meaningconstituting / constituting a separate entity or part.
Example "on two distinct occasions"
Synonymdiscrete
BroaderseparateIndependent
Spanishdistinto
Nounsdistinctnessthe state of being several and distinct
English > distinct: 5 senses > adjective 4
Meaningrecognizable; marked.
Examples
  • "noticed a distinct improvement"
  • "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"
Synonymdecided
Broaderdefiniteprecise
Catalanclar, evident, indiscutible, indubtable, innegable, notable, obvi
Spanishclaro, evidente, indiscutible, indudable, innegable, notable, obvio, patente
Nounsdistinctnessthe quality of being sharp and clear
English > distinct: 5 senses > adjective 5
Meaningclearly / clearly / clearly or sharply defined to the mind.
Examples
  • "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"
  • "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"
Synonymsclear-cut, trenchant
BroaderclearReadily apparent to the mind
Nounsdistinctnessthe quality of being sharp and clear
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