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distinct
adjective(dis-tinct)constituting a separate entity or part
Synonyms: discrete,
Examples:
On two distinct occasions.
distinct
adjective(dis-tinct)recognizable; marked
Synonyms: decided,
Examples:
Noticed a distinct improvement.
At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage.
At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage.
distinct
adjective(dis-tinct)clearly or sharply defined to the mind
Synonyms: clear-cut, trenchant,
Examples:
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest.
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong.
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong.
distinct
adjective(dis-tinct)(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
Synonyms: distinguishable,
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.
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.
distinct
adjective(dis-tinct)easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
Antonyms: indistinct,
Examples:
A distinct flavor.
A distinct odor of turpentine.
A distinct outline.
The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
Distinct fingerprints.
A distinct odor of turpentine.
A distinct outline.
The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
Distinct fingerprints.