'Distinct' definitions:
Definition of 'distinct'
(from WordNet)
adjective
(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality; "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" [syn: distinct, distinguishable]
adjective
Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints" [ant: indistinct]
adjective
Constituting a separate entity or part; "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions" [syn: discrete, distinct]
adjective
Recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage" [syn: distinct, decided]
adjective
Definition of 'Distinct'
From: GCIDE
- Distinct \Dis*tinct"\, v. t. To distinguish. [Obs.] --Rom. of R. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Distinct'
From: GCIDE
- Distinct \Dis*tinct"\, a. [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. F. distinct. See Distinguish.]
- 1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Wherever thus created -- for no place Is yet distinct by name. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Marked; variegated. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The which [place] was dight With divers flowers distinct with rare delight. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with from. [1913 Webster]
- The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Not identical; different; individual. [1913 Webster]
- To offend, and judge, are distinct offices. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 5. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect. [1913 Webster]
- Relation more particular and distinct. --Milton.
- Syn: Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'distinct'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absolute,
- apart,
- apparent,
- articulate,
- assorted,
- asunder,
- at odds,
- at variance,
- audible,
- bipartite,
- categorical,
- certain,
- clean-cut,
- clear,
- clear as crystal,
- clear as day,
- clear-cut,
- coherent,
- concrete,
- connected,
- consistent,
- conspicuous,
- contrary,
- contrasted,
- contrasting,
- contrastive,
- crisp,
- crystal-clear,
- crystalline,
- defined,
- definite,
- departing,
- detached,
- detailed,
- determinate,
- deviating,
- deviative,
- dichotomous,
- different,
- differentiated,
- differing,
- direct,
- disaccordant,
- disagreeing,
- discernible,
- discontinuous,
- discordant,
- discrepant,
- discrete,
- discriminated,
- disjoined,
- disparate,
- dissimilar,
- dissonant,
- distinctive,
- distinguishable,
- distinguished,
- divergent,
- diverging,
- divers,
- diverse,
- diversified,
- esoteric,
- especial,
- evident,
- exact,
- exceptional,
- explicit,
- express,
- extraordinary,
- fixed,
- glaring,
- hearable,
- heterogeneous,
- hi-fi,
- high-fidelity,
- in disagreement,
- in focus,
- in two,
- inaccordant,
- incisive,
- incoherent,
- incompatible,
- incongruous,
- inconsistent,
- inconsonant,
- indisputable,
- individual,
- indubitable,
- inharmonious,
- inner,
- insular,
- intimate,
- irreconcilable,
- limpid,
- loud and clear,
- lucid,
- luminous,
- manifest,
- many,
- marked,
- minute,
- motley,
- multifarious,
- noncohesive,
- noteworthy,
- noticeable,
- observable,
- obvious,
- open-and-shut,
- palpable,
- particular,
- partitioned,
- patent,
- peculiar,
- pellucid,
- perceivable,
- perceptible,
- personal,
- perspicuous,
- plain,
- plain as day,
- poles apart,
- poles asunder,
- precise,
- prescribed,
- private,
- prominent,
- pronounced,
- recognizable,
- respective,
- seeable,
- self-evident,
- self-explaining,
- self-explanatory,
- separate,
- separated,
- several,
- sharp,
- simple,
- single,
- singular,
- sole,
- solipsistic,
- special,
- specific,
- staring,
- straightforward,
- sui generis,
- tangible,
- to be seen,
- translucent,
- transparent,
- transpicuous,
- trenchant,
- unambiguous,
- unassociated,
- unattached,
- unattended,
- uncommon,
- unconformable,
- unconfused,
- unconnected,
- understandable,
- unequal,
- unequivocal,
- unique,
- univocal,
- unjoined,
- unlike,
- unmistakable,
- unusual,
- variant,
- varied,
- variegated,
- various,
- varying,
- visible,
- vivid,
- well-defined,
- well-marked,
- well-pronounced,
- well-resolved,
- widely apart,
- worlds apart