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- [dih-stingkt]
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-stingkt]
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Definitions of distinct word
- adjective distinct distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct. 1
- adjective distinct different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron. 1
- adjective distinct clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette. 1
- adjective distinct distinguishing or perceiving clearly: distinct vision. 1
- adjective distinct unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor. 1
- adjective distinct Archaic. distinctively decorated or adorned. 1
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Origin of distinct
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin distinctus, past participle of disting(u)ere to divide off, pick out, distinguish (di- di-2 + *sting(u)ere presumably, to prick, mark by pricking; cf. instinct1, instigate)
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Parts of speech for Distinct
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distinct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
distinct usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distinct
adj distinct
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
- audible — A sound that is audible is loud enough to be heard.
adjective distinct
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- conspicuous — If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
verb distinct
- run counter to — to have a contrary effect or action to
- differ — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
- sing a different tune — a succession of musical sounds forming an air or melody, with or without the harmony accompanying it.
adverb distinct
- apart — When people or things are apart, they are some distance from each other.
Antonyms for distinct
adj distinct
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
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