All distinct synonyms
disΒ·tinct
D d adj distinct
- specific β having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- definite β If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- noticeable β attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- unmistakable β not mistakable; clear; obvious.
- recognizable β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- offbeat β differing from the usual or expected; unconventional: an offbeat comedian.
- dissimilar β not similar; unlike; different.
- disparate β distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- separate β to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- distinctive β serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
- discrete β apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.
- diverse β of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- various β of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
- particular β of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- unique β existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- peculiar β strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
- special β of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- divergent β diverging; differing; deviating.
- audible β A sound that is audible is loud enough to be heard.
- categorical β If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- clean-cut β Someone, especially a boy or man, who is clean-cut has a neat, tidy appearance.
- clear β Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- clear-cut β Something that is clear-cut is easy to recognize and quite distinct.
- decided β Decided means clear and definite.
- incisive β penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- lucid β easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
- manifest β readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- marked β strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
- palatable β acceptable or agreeable to the palate or taste; savory: palatable food.
- patent β the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
- perspicuous β clearly expressed or presented; lucid.
- plain β clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- prescribed β to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
- sharp β having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- transparent β having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
- trenchant β incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
- unambiguous β not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- unequivocal β not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
- well-defined β sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well-defined character; a well-defined boundary.
- sharp-cut β cut so as to have a sharp edge: a tool with a sharp-cut blade.
- detached β Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.
- individual β a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- separated β to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- several β being more than two but fewer than many in number or kind: several ways of doing it.
- single β only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
- sole β being the only one; only: the sole living relative.
- unattached β not attached.
- poles apart β each of the extremities of the axis of the earth or of any spherical body.
- unassociated β to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
adjective distinct
- different β not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.