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

单词	distinctly
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 distinctly adverb as in clearly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance clearly markedly obviously evidently manifestly palpably noticeably patently visibly discernibly seemingly apparently ostensibly plainly supposedly putatively self-evidently outwardly positively ostensively appreciably assuredly externally surely credibly presumably believably Antonyms & Near Antonyms secretly furtively privately secretively
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distinct

adjective

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