Sekirov Dictionary

distinct

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

adjective 6
verb 1
forms 7

adjective6

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Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
- Horses are distinct from zebras.
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Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
- The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct. — 1702
•
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
- Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
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Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
- Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
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(no longer used) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
- Wherever thus created — for no place / Is yet distinct by name. — 1667
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(no longer used) Marked; variegated.
- The which [place] was dight / With divers flowres distinct with rare delight. — 1596

verb1

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(no longer used) To distinguish; to make a distinction.
- Here every means is made use of to do away all distincting between federal and antifederal and I suspect with no very friendly design to the federal cause. — 1788

forms

distincted · distincting · distincts · distincter · more distinct · distinctest · most distinct

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