distinct

dis·tinct  (d-stngkt)

adj.

1. Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete: on two distinct occasions.

2. Easily perceived by the senses or intellect; clear: a distinct flavor.

3. Clearly defined; unquestionable: at a distinct disadvantage.

4. Very likely; probable: There is a distinct possibility that she won't come.

5. Notable: a distinct honor and high privilege.

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[Middle English, past participle of distincten, to distinguish, discern, from Old French destincter, from Latin distnctus, past participle of distinguere, to distinguish; see distinguish.]

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dis·tinctly adv.

dis·tinctness n.

Synonyms: distinct, discrete, separate, several
These adjectives mean distinguished from others in nature or qualities: 12 distinct colors; a company with six discrete divisions; a problem consisting of two separate issues; performed several steps of the process. See Also Synonyms at apparent.

Usage Note: A thing is distinct if it is sharply distinguished from other things; a property or attribute is distinctive if it enables us to distinguish one thing from another. The warbler is not a distinct species means that the warbler is not a clearly defined type of bird. The pine warbler has a distinctive song means that the pine warbler's song enables us to distinguish it from all other birds, including other warblers.

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distinct

Adjective

1. not the same; different: these two areas produce wines with distinct characteristics

2. clearly seen, heard, or recognized: it is not possible to draw a distinct line between the two categories, there's a distinct smell of burning

3. clear and definite: there is a distinct possibility of rain

4. obvious: a distinct improvement [Latin distinctus]

distinctly adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	distinct - (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" distinguishable different - unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; "took different approaches to the problem"; "came to a different conclusion"; "different parts of the country"; "on different sides of the issue"; "this meeting was different from the earlier one"
	2.	distinct - 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" clear - readily apparent to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature" definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance" precise - sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment" indistinct - not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand; "indistinct shapes in the gloom"; "an indistinct memory"; "only indistinct notions of what to do"
	3.	distinct - constituting a separate entity or part; "a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions" discrete separate - independent; not united or joint; "a problem consisting of two separate issues"; "they went their separate ways"; "formed a separate church"
	4.	distinct - recognizable; marked; "noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage" decided definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance"
	5.	distinct - 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" clear-cut, trenchant clear - readily apparent to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature"

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distinct

adjective 1. different, individual, separate, disconnected, discrete, dissimilar, unconnected, unattached << OPPOSITE similar

adjective 2. striking, sharp, dramatic, stunning (informal) outstanding, bold, noticeable, well-defined

adjective 3. definite, marked, clear, decided, obvious, sharp, plain, apparent, patent, evident, black-and-white, manifest, noticeable, conspicuous, clear-cut, unmistakable, palpable, recognizable, unambiguous, observable, perceptible, appreciable << OPPOSITE vague

Translations

distinct [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] adj (= different) → distinto (= clear); claro (= unmistakeable); inequívoco;

as distinct from → a diferencia de

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distinct [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] adj → distinct(e) (= clear); marqué(e);

as distinct from → par opposition à, en contraste avec

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distinct [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] adj → deutlich, klar;

(possibility) → eindeutig;

(different) → verschieden;

as distinct from → im Unterschied zu

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distinct [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] adj → distinto/a; [preference, progress] → definito/a;

as distinct from → a differenza di