distinct, separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others.

DISTINCT meaning: 1. clearly noticeable; that certainly exists: 2. clearly separate and different (from something…. Learn more.

The adjective distinct is used to describe things that are clearly distinguished from others. How does distinct compare to synonyms different, various, and diverse?

Definition of distinct adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes fol. by from): Gold is distinct from iron. clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette. …

When something is distinct, it is easily identifiable or set apart from others of its kind. An eighth-grader who is six feet tall has a distinct advantage over the other kids on the basketball court.

DISTINCT meaning: 1 : different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. noticeably different; 2 : easy to see, hear, smell, feel, etc.

If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it.

DISTINCT definition: 1. clearly noticeable; that certainly exists: 2. clearly separate and different (from something…. Learn more.

If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it. Engineering and technology are disciplines distinct from one another and from science.