distinct

verb

(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish; to make a distinction.

adjective

Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

(obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

(obsolete) Marked; variegated.

Roots

stinguo-stinct · Latin · prick, mark off

Synonyms for distinct

distinguishableadj distinctiveadj discreteadj trenchantadj unmistakableadj discernibleadj differentadj definiteadj recognizableadj separateadj differingv uniqueadj dissimilaradj

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