adjective

distinct

distinct, separate, clear

There are two distinct types of this plant.

There are two distinct types of this plant.

There was a distinct smell of gas.

There was a distinct smell of gas.

((distinct from sth./sb.)) clearly different from (sth./sb.) His style is distinct from his brother's.

((a distinct + noun)) clearly noticeable She has a very distinct voice.

Synonyms: separate, clear, obvious; Antonyms: indistinct, vague, similar

From Latin 'distinctus', past participle of 'distinguere' (to distinguish).

If things are 'distinct', you can 'distinguish' between them.

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