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| distinct |
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. [2 definitions] |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| individual |
single, separate, or distinct. [1/5 definitions] |
| memorable |
easily remembered; distinct or exceptional. [1/2 definitions] |
| obscure |
hard to see or not distinct. [1/4 definitions] |
| particular |
being clearly distinct; specific. [1/5 definitions] |
| section |
any part of a whole, or a part that can be seen as distinct in some way from the whole. [1/4 definitions] |
| society |
a particular group that is in some way distinct from the community as a whole, or a whole community seen at a particular point in time. [1/5 definitions] |
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