Distinct

adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Word Frequency: 33.2

Definitions

1.adjectiveCapable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

2.adjectiveDifferent from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

"Horses are distinct from zebras."

3.adjectiveNoticeably different from others; distinctive.

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

4.adjectiveSeparate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

5.adjectiveDistinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

6.adjectiveMarked; variegated.

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