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Definition of distinct - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
differencedifferent from others; separate or unique
- Each region has its own distinct culture.
2.
clarityeasy to sense or understand, very clear or precise
- Her voice was distinct in the noisy room.
Expressions with distinct
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shows a clear difference between two things or ideas
He studies biology, as distinct from chemistry.
Origin of distinct
Latin, distinctus (distinguished)
Terms with distinct included in their meaning
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individual
distinct or separate
objects
distinct physical object
audibility
audibly, as distinct from silently
writing
distinct section of writing dealing with a single theme
location
specific place distinct from here
mathematics
the number 1000 as a distinct entity
history
long period with distinct features
single person
single human being as distinct from a group
organization
distinct group within a larger body or organization
division
divide into distinct parts or sections
variety
distinct or different items
handwriting
distinct letters written separately for legibility
perception
make something unclear or less distinct
visual clarity
having a sharp and distinct image
experience change
experience a distinct improvement or decline
comparison
distinct from others in a significant way
areas
in small, distinct areas
sound
produce sounds that are not clear or distinct
historical phase
distinct phase in history or a person's life
mathematics
having five distinct points or tips
physical objects
having two distinct sides or surfaces
audible
distinct and easily heard
clarity
distinct, clear, or well-constructed
sharp silhouette
having a clear and distinct outline or boundary
Examples of distinct in a sentence
Her distinct voice made her stand out in the choir. There was a distinct smell of smoke in the air. The instructions were distinct and easy to follow.
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- French:distinct, net, ...
- German:einzigartig, deutlich, ...
- Italian:distinta, distinto, ...
- Spanish:distinto, claro, ...
- Portuguese:distinto, nítido, ...
- Chinese:独特的, 清晰, ...
- Japanese:独自の, はっきりした, ...
- Arabic:مُمَيَّز, وَاضِح, ...
- Hebrew:מוּבְחָן, בָּרוּר, ...
- Russian:особый, отчётливый, ...
- Ukrainian:особливий, чіткий, ...
- Hindi:विशिष्ट, स्पष्ट, ...
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