distinct
Translation
distinct, separate, clear
Examples
There are two distinct types of this plant.
There are two distinct types of this plant.
I have the distinct impression he is lying.
I have the distinct impression he is lying.
The sound was distinct and clear.
The sound was distinct and clear.
Grammar Patterns
distinct from sth./sb. clearly different from sth./sb. His style is distinct from his brother's.
a distinct + noun clearly noticeable a distinct smell of gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: different, separate, clear, obvious; Antonyms: similar, vague, indistinct
Etymology
From Latin 'distinctus', past participle of 'distinguere' (to distinguish), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stinguere' (to prick, mark).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to distinguish'. If you can distinguish between two things, it's because they are distinct from one another.