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- [dih-stingkt]
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- /dɪsˈtɪŋktnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-stingkt]
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Definitions of distinctness word
- adjective distinctness distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct. 1
- adjective distinctness different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron. 1
- adjective distinctness clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette. 1
- adjective distinctness distinguishing or perceiving clearly: distinct vision. 1
- adjective distinctness unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor. 1
- adjective distinctness Archaic. distinctively decorated or adorned. 1
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Origin of distinctness
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 Distinctness
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distinctness 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.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
distinctness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distinctness
noun distinctness
- individuality — the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature: a person of marked individuality.
- detachment — Detachment is the feeling that you have of not being personally involved in something or of having no emotional interest in it.
- dissimilarity — unlikeness; difference.
- dissociation — an act or instance of dissociating.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
Antonyms for distinctness
noun distinctness
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- vagueness — (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person.
- connexion — the act or state of connecting.
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