distinct

adjective

dis·tinct di-ˈstiŋ(k)t How to pronounce distinct (audio)

: distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1) or not the same : separate

a distinct cultural group

teaching as distinct from research

: presenting a clear unmistakable impression

a neat distinct handwriting

archaic : notably decorated

: notable

a distinct contribution to scholarship

: readily and unmistakably apprehended (see apprehend sense 2a)

a distinct possibility of snow

a distinct British accent

the distinct odor of sulfur

distinctly

di-ˈstiŋ(k)-tlē How to pronounce distinct (audio)

-ˈstiŋ-klē

adverb

distinctness

di-ˈstiŋ(k)t-nəs How to pronounce distinct (audio)

-ˈstiŋk-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

There are three distinct categories. Each herb has its own distinct flavor. The phrase has three distinct meanings. There was the distinct smell of something burning. The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded. We had the distinct impression that they were lying. See More

Recent Examples on the Web If the Cleveland defense can force New York into true passing situations, the Browns have a distinct advantage.

Lance Reisland, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 Regenerative farming refers to a set of practices that are distinct — and, arguably, more rigorous — than those encompassed by more familiar sustainability buzzwords, like organic and biodynamic.

Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2022 Duncanson’s work is distinct from the exotic passions in Heade, the ripe fruit of John F. Francis, or the energetic tendrils in Severin Roesen.

John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite suffering grievous losses over nearly six months of war, Russia still holds a distinct advantage over Ukraine in a head-to-head fight featuring brutal artillery battles.

Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 Hart and the Delfonics rose to prominence at the end of the Sixties and hit their stride the following decade, helping to pioneer the distinct Philadelphia soul sound, which blended rich orchestral arrangements with disco and R&B influences.

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2022 Though other companies may be larger than Oracle on a market cap or revenue basis, Oracle’s focus and specialization provide a distinct competitive advantage.

David Trainer, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Those earlier recipe changes were safe, and the BA.1 version substantially boosted virus-fighting antibodies — more than another dose of the original vaccine — although fewer that recognized today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 strains.

Lauran Neergaard, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 Those earlier recipe changes were safe, and the BA.1 version substantially boosted virus-fighting antibodies — more than another dose of the original vaccine — although fewer that recognized today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 strains.

Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

distinct

adjective

as in different

being not of the same kind two distinct approaches to the same problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

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different
distinctive
diverse
distinguishable
varied
dissimilar
other
disparate
various
unlike
several
distant
divergent
differentiable
unalike
nonidentical
mixed
variant
miscellaneous
individual
alternative
sundry
discriminable
divers
particular
alternate
unequal
single
disproportionate
peculiar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

similar
same
identical
parallel
indistinguishable
like
kindred
equal
alike
comparable
analogous
kin
equivalent
related
homogeneous
tantamount
selfsame
uniform
homologous
homogenous
akin
homological

as in unmistakable

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a person with a distinct Scottish accent

Synonyms & Similar Words

unmistakable
obvious
apparent
evident
clear
straightforward
broad
visible
unambiguous
luminous
manifest
unequivocal
simple
plain
lucid
transparent
palpable
noticeable
perspicuous
patent
ringing
crystal clear
decided
clear-cut
recognizable
unambivalent
tangible
intelligible
bald
comprehensible
pellucid
explicit
luculent
nonambiguous
discernible
appreciable
understandable
barefaced
bright-line
open-and-shut
perceptible
cognizable
observable
knowable
uncomplicated
bald-faced
sensible
graspable
overt
digestible
tidy
discernable
well-defined
undisguised
trenchant
comprehendible
fathomable
legible
self-explanatory
self-evident
readable
clean-cut
decipherable
cognoscible
clean
black-and-white
fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

indistinct
ambiguous
mysterious
obscure
dark
enigmatic
unclear
cryptic
equivocal
subtle
incomprehensible
clouded
unintelligible
unfathomable
imperceptible
unknowable
unapparent
enigmatical
indecipherable
vague
inappreciable
indeterminate
nebulous
gray
nonobvious
indefinite
indiscernible
impalpable
grey
hazy
unclarified
insensible
misty
obfuscated
imprecise
murky
slippery
sketchy
cloudy
noncommittal
illegible
gauzy
unreadable
undecipherable

as in specific

of a particular or exact sort I left distinct instructions that my books were not to be touched

Synonyms & Similar Words

specific
special
precise
sole
distinctive
set
express
peculiar
specialized
concrete
unique
separate
only
single
individual
especial
limited
restricted
differentiated
exclusive
solitary
specified
given
lone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonspecific
generic
general
universal
generalized
nonexclusive

as in distinctive

serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group one of the distinct traits of a preliterate society

Synonyms & Similar Words

distinctive
characteristic
distinguishing
typical
unmistakable
peculiar
individual
identifying
symptomatic
diagnostic
classic
discriminating
proper
identifiable
idiosyncratic
diagnostical
common
specific
usual
generic
pronounced
general
special
particular
normal
paradigmatic
archetypal
regular
model
especial
archetypical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

atypical
uncharacteristic
untypical
nontypical

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of distinct are apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required.

a distinct refusal

Apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference.

for no apparent reason

The synonyms clear and distinct are sometimes interchangeable, but clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the pattern.

a clear explanation

In some situations, the words evident and distinct are roughly equivalent. However, evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion.

an evident fondness for sweets

The words manifest and distinct can be used in similar contexts, but manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required.

manifest hostility

The words obvious and distinct are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests conspicuousness or little need for perspicacity in the observer.

the obvious solution

The meanings of patent and distinct largely overlap; however, patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it.

patent defects

While in some cases nearly identical to distinct, plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration.

her feelings about him are plain

单词	distinct
释义	distinct adjective dis·tinct di-ˈstiŋ(k)t 1 : distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1) or not the same : separate a distinct cultural group teaching as distinct from research 2 : presenting a clear unmistakable impression a neat distinct handwriting 3 archaic : notably decorated 4 a : notable a distinct contribution to scholarship b : readily and unmistakably apprehended (see apprehend sense 2a) a distinct possibility of snow a distinct British accent the distinct odor of sulfur distinctly di-ˈstiŋ(k)-tlē -ˈstiŋ-klē adverb distinctness di-ˈstiŋ(k)t-nəs -ˈstiŋk-nəs noun Synonyms different disparate dissimilar distant distinctive distinguishable diverse nonidentical other unalike unlike See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There are three distinct categories. Each herb has its own distinct flavor. The phrase has three distinct meanings. There was the distinct smell of something burning. The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded. We had the distinct impression that they were lying. See More Recent Examples on the Web If the Cleveland defense can force New York into true passing situations, the Browns have a distinct advantage. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 Regenerative farming refers to a set of practices that are distinct — and, arguably, more rigorous — than those encompassed by more familiar sustainability buzzwords, like organic and biodynamic. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Sep. 2022 Duncanson’s work is distinct from the exotic passions in Heade, the ripe fruit of John F. Francis, or the energetic tendrils in Severin Roesen. John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Despite suffering grievous losses over nearly six months of war, Russia still holds a distinct advantage over Ukraine in a head-to-head fight featuring brutal artillery battles. Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 Hart and the Delfonics rose to prominence at the end of the Sixties and hit their stride the following decade, helping to pioneer the distinct Philadelphia soul sound, which blended rich orchestral arrangements with disco and R&B influences. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2022 Though other companies may be larger than Oracle on a market cap or revenue basis, Oracle’s focus and specialization provide a distinct competitive advantage. David Trainer, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Those earlier recipe changes were safe, and the BA.1 version substantially boosted virus-fighting antibodies — more than another dose of the original vaccine — although fewer that recognized today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 strains. Lauran Neergaard, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 Those earlier recipe changes were safe, and the BA.1 version substantially boosted virus-fighting antibodies — more than another dose of the original vaccine — although fewer that recognized today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 strains. Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere — see distinguish First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing distinct as distinct from as distinct from Kids Definition distinct adjective dis·tinct di-ˈstiŋkt 1 : different from each other distinct species 2 : easy to notice or understand a distinct odor distinct adjective 1 as in different being not of the same kind two distinct approaches to the same problem Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance different distinctive diverse distinguishable varied dissimilar other disparate various unlike several distant divergent differentiable unalike nonidentical mixed variant miscellaneous individual alternative sundry discriminable divers particular alternate unequal single disproportionate peculiar Antonyms & Near Antonyms similar same identical parallel indistinguishable like kindred equal alike comparable analogous kin equivalent related homogeneous tantamount selfsame uniform homologous homogenous akin homological See More 2 as in unmistakable not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a person with a distinct Scottish accent Synonyms & Similar Words unmistakable obvious apparent evident clear straightforward broad visible unambiguous luminous manifest unequivocal simple plain lucid transparent palpable noticeable perspicuous patent ringing crystal clear decided clear-cut recognizable unambivalent tangible intelligible bald comprehensible pellucid explicit luculent nonambiguous discernible appreciable understandable barefaced bright-line open-and-shut perceptible cognizable observable knowable uncomplicated bald-faced sensible graspable overt digestible tidy discernable well-defined undisguised trenchant comprehendible fathomable legible self-explanatory self-evident readable clean-cut decipherable cognoscible clean black-and-white fair Antonyms & Near Antonyms indistinct ambiguous mysterious obscure dark enigmatic unclear cryptic equivocal subtle incomprehensible clouded unintelligible unfathomable imperceptible unknowable unapparent enigmatical indecipherable vague inappreciable indeterminate nebulous gray nonobvious indefinite indiscernible impalpable grey hazy unclarified insensible misty obfuscated imprecise murky slippery sketchy cloudy noncommittal illegible gauzy unreadable undecipherable See More 3 as in specific of a particular or exact sort I left distinct instructions that my books were not to be touched Synonyms & Similar Words specific special precise sole distinctive set express peculiar specialized concrete unique separate only single individual especial limited restricted differentiated exclusive solitary specified given lone Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonspecific generic general universal generalized nonexclusive 4 as in distinctive serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group one of the distinct traits of a preliterate society Synonyms & Similar Words distinctive characteristic distinguishing typical unmistakable peculiar individual identifying symptomatic diagnostic classic discriminating proper identifiable idiosyncratic diagnostical common specific usual generic pronounced general special particular normal paradigmatic archetypal regular model especial archetypical Antonyms & Near Antonyms atypical uncharacteristic untypical nontypical Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of distinct are apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required. a distinct refusal Apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference. for no apparent reason The synonyms clear and distinct are sometimes interchangeable, but clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the pattern. a clear explanation In some situations, the words evident and distinct are roughly equivalent. However, evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion. an evident fondness for sweets The words manifest and distinct can be used in similar contexts, but manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required. manifest hostility The words obvious and distinct are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests conspicuousness or little need for perspicacity in the observer. the obvious solution The meanings of patent and distinct largely overlap; however, patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it. patent defects While in some cases nearly identical to distinct, plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration. her feelings about him are plain
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