distinct

adjective
UK: /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
US: /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

  1. Clearly different or separate; easily noticed.

    1. I have a distinct memory of that day.
    2. There's a distinct possibility that we'll be late, so please don't wait for us because distinct conditions will be happen.

  2. Easy to perceive or understand; unambiguous.

    1. Her voice was quiet, but distinct.
    2. The distinct impression I got was that they didn't want me there; maybe it was because of my distinct clothes.

  3. Having a special quality, character, or attractiveness.

    1. She has a distinct style of writing.
    2. This wine has a distinct flavor of blackberries, which gives it a distinct advantage over the others.

Synonyms

different unique obvious separate special clear definite
distinct transitive-verb

  1. To distinguish or set apart; make discernible.

    1. I can't distinct one from the other.
    2. It was hard to distinct any features in the dim light because distinct shadows have made it very complicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distinct" in English means: Clearly different or separate; easily noticed., Easy to perceive or understand; unambiguous., Having a special quality, character, or attractiveness..

The phonetic transcription of "distinct" is /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ in British English and /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distinct": different, unique, obvious, separate, special, clear, definite.

Example usage of "distinct": "I have a distinct memory of that day.". More examples on the page.