distinct
//dɪˈstɪŋkt//
formalForms
- Comparative
- distincter
- Superlative
- distinctest
Definitions
1.Capable of being perceived very clearly.
- Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
2.Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
- “Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes, one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.
- Horses are distinct from zebras.
3.Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
- Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
4.Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
- The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3492
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Middle English distincte, past participle of distincten (“to distinguish, discern”)
From Old French destincter
From Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.