adj

distinct

dih-STIHNGKT

adj

Clearly different or separate from something else.

"The two proposals are distinct in their approach."

Clearly perceptible; noticeable and unmistakable.

"There was a distinct chill in the air that morning."

"She spoke with a distinct accent."

How to Use Distinct

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishClearly separate or noticeably different from something else.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "distinctive," which means recognisable or characteristic rather than simply "different."

Easily confused with

distinctive →

Common pairings

distinct from distinct possibility distinct advantage

distincter comparative, more distinct comparative, distincted past tense, distincts singular, distinctest superlative, most distinct superlative

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The two proposals are _____ in their approach.

From Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere, "to distinguish."

vivid acute keen obvious sharp

confusing indistinct same indistinguishable opaque

slow other separate bitter flat sharp intelligent quick

indistinct

vivid acute keen obvious sharp confusing indistinct same indistinguishable opaque slow other