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   distinct

   /dɪˈstɪŋ(k)t/

   adjective

   • 1. recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type: "the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing" Similar clearclear-cutdefinitewell definedsharpmarkeddecidedunmistakableeasily distinguishablerecognizablevisibleperceptiblenoticeableobviousplainplain as dayevidentapparentmanifestpatentpalpableunambiguousunequivocalpronouncedprominentstrikingOpposite indistinctfuzzyindefinite
   • ▪ physically separate: "the gallery is divided into five distinct spaces" Similar discreteseparateindividualdifferentunconnectedunassociateddetachedprecisespecificdistinctivedissimilarunalikecontrastingdisparateuniquesui generisOpposite indistinctoverlappingapproximate
   • 2. readily distinguishable by the senses: "a distinct smell of nicotine"
   • ▪ (used for emphasis) so clearly apparent to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite: "he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't best pleased"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘differentiated’): from Latin distinctus ‘separated, distinguished’, from the verb distinguere (see distinguish).

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   • 1. distinctness noun

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   Distinct means clearly noticeable or separate and different from something else. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   Learn the meaning of distinct, an adjective that means distinguishable, separate, or different. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of distinct.

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   adjective. us / dɪˈstɪŋkt / distinct adjective (DIFFERENT) Add to word list. clearly separate and different: The two languages are quite distinct from each other. The dogs are of distinct breeds. distinct adjective (NOTICEABLE) not to be ignored; real and present:

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   What does distinct mean in English?

   • Part of speech: Adjective Plural: Distinct (విభిన్న) Definition in English: clearly noticeable; that certainly exists. Definition in Telugu: స్పష్టంగా గమనించవచ్చు; అది ఖచ్చితంగా ఉంది. Fireworks are a distinct possibility. A distinct fragrance emanated from them all. The roar of guns sounded more distinct outside. బాణసంచా అనేది ప్రత్యేకమైన అవకాశం.

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   What is the difference between distinct and discrete?

   • distinct, separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others. separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things. discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.

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   What does distinctness mean?

   • DISTINCTNESS, n. 1. The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things; as the distinctness of two ideas, or of distant objects. 2. Nice discrimination; whence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.

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   How do you use distinct in a sentence?

   • You can use distinct to emphasize that something is great enough in amount or degree to be noticeable or important . Being 6ft 3in tall has some distinct disadvantages! Another Cup marathon between the two sides is now a distinct possibility. His government is looking distinctly shaky. 5. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   When something is distinct, it is easily identifiable or set apart from others of its kind. An eighth-grader who is six feet tall has a distinct advantage over the other kids on the basketball court.

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   Learn the meaning of distinct as an adjective to describe something that is different, clear, or separate from something else. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of distinct in British and American English.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective distinct, which means easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc., or clearly different or of a different kind. See also synonyms, word origin and related words.

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   Distinct definition: distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from). See examples of DISTINCT used in a sentence.