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Meaning of distinct

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distinct

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Capable of being perceived very clearly.

    Example: Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

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

    Example: Horses are distinct from zebras.

  3. Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

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

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