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- pronunciation:
- dih
stIngkt
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When things are distinct, they are different in an important way that can be seen or recognized. They are clearly different even if they are basically the same thing. A distinct species of animal, for example, is a type of species, but it is different from other species because of important features.
The kids divided the rocks that they found into three distinct groups: ones with spots, ones with stripes, and ones with no stripes or spots.Imani's mom has a distinct laugh. Even in a large crowd, Imani can recognize her mom's laugh.Each person's fingerprints are distinct. None of them have the same exact pattern.- synonyms:
- different, individual
- antonyms:
- similar
- similar words:
- characteristic, distinctive, particular, special, unlike
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| definition 2: |
When something is distinct, it is clear to see, hear, or recognize.
You can't see the mountains today, but on a clear day, the mountains are distinct.This morning, Rachel seemed worried and upset, but this afternoon there is a distinct difference in her mood. She seems happy and relieved.- synonyms:
- definite, plain
- antonyms:
- dim
- similar words:
- apparent, obvious, pointed, sharp
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| related words: |
diverse, memorable, other, separate, single, specific, striking, transparent |
| derivation: |
distinctness (n.) |
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