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distinct
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
adjective
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(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality
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distinguishable
, distinct
)
(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality
Plants of several distinct types
plants of several distinct types
The word nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
the word nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
Gold is distinct from iron
gold is distinct from iron
A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
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Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
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distinct
)
easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
A distinct flavor
a distinct flavor
A distinct odor of turpentine
a distinct odor of turpentine
A distinct outline
a distinct outline
The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
Distinct fingerprints
distinct fingerprints
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Constituting a separate entity or part
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distinct
, discrete
)
constituting a separate entity or part
A government with three discrete divisions
a government with three discrete divisions
On two distinct occasions
on two distinct occasions
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Clearly or sharply defined to the mind
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distinct
, trenchant
, clear-cut
)
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
Clear-cut evidence of tampering
clear-cut evidence of tampering
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
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Recognizable; marked
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decided
, distinct
)
recognizable; marked
Noticed a distinct improvement
noticed a distinct improvement
At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage