Definitions for distinct
dɪˈstɪŋktdis·tinct

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. distinct, distinguishableadjective

   (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"

2. distinctadjective

   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"

3. discrete, distinctadjective

   constituting a separate entity or part

   "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"

4. distinct, decidedadjective

   recognizable; marked

   "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"

5. clear-cut, distinct, trenchantadjective

   clearly or sharply defined to the mind

   "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. distinctadjective

   Very clear.

   Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

2. distinctadjective

   Different from one another.

   The letters in the word "clear" are distinct, while the letters in the word "distinct" are not.

3. distinctadjective

   Noticeably different.

   Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. DISTINCTadjective

   Etymology: distinctus, Latin.

   1. Different; not the same in number or in kind.

   Bellarmin saith, it is idolatry to give the same worship to an image which is due to God: Vasquez saith, it is idolatry to give distinct worship: therefore, if a man would avoid idolatry, he must give none at all. Edward Stillingfleet.

   Fatherhood and property are distinct titles, and began presently, upon Adam’s death, to be in distinct persons. John Locke.

   2. Different; apart; not conjunct.

   The intention was, that the two armies, which marched out together, should afterwards be distinct. Edward Hyde.

   Men have immortal spirits, capable of a pleasure and happiness distinct from that of our bodies. John Tillotson, Sermons.

   3. Clear; unconfused.

   Heav’n is high,
   High and remote, to see from thence distinct
   Each thing on earth. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. ix.

   4. Spotted; variegated.

   Tempestuous fell
   His arrows from the four-fold-visag’d sour,
   Distinct with eyes; and from the living wheels
   Distinct alike with multitude of eyes. John Milton, Parad. Lost.

   5. Marked out; specified.

   Dominion hold
   Over all living things that move on th’ earth,
   Wherever thus created; for no place
   Is yet distinct by name. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vii.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Distinctadjective

   distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified

2. Distinctadjective

   marked; variegated

3. Distinctadjective

   separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with from

4. Distinctadjective

   not identical; different; individual

5. Distinctadjective

   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

6. Distinctverb

   to distinguish

Freebase(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Distinct

   Two or more things are distinct if no two of them are the same thing. In mathematics, two things are called distinct if they are not equal. In physics two things are distinct if they cannot be mapped to each other.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Distinct

   dis-tingkt′, adj. separate: different: well-defined: clear: (Spens., Milt.) adorned.—adj. Distinctive, marking or expressing difference.—adv. Distinct′ively.—n. Distinct′iveness.—adv. Distinct′ly.—ns. Distinct′ness; Distinct′ure, distinctness. [See Distinguish.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'distinct' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3069

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'distinct' in Adjectives Frequency: #423

How to pronounce distinct?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say distinct in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinct in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinct in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of distinct in a Sentence

1. Paul Valéry:

   Science is feasible when the variables are few and can be enumerated; when their combinations are distinct and clear. We are tending toward the condition of science and aspiring to do it. The artist works out his own formulas; the interest of science lies in the art of making science.

2. Soumya Swaminathan:

   There are two distinct trials with their own protocols, their own oversight committees. Therefore we will continue for now, our committee will consider the data that becomes available...look at the data within our trial but also consider evidence that is coming out of other randomised trials, and we will continue to update you on the progress of the Solidarity Trial.

3. Wolfango Piccoli:

   It's a distinct possibility that there are further episodes of these 'revenge politics' ahead.

4. David Warren:

   We had an extremely exciting find, we found an old briolette-cut diamond, which is 25 carats. It has a distinct pink color. Pink diamonds are exceedingly rare.

5. Jake Sullivan:

   The way they have built up their forces, the way they have maneuvered things in place, makes it a distinct possibility that there will be major military action very soon.

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