Meaning of distinct | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Capable of being perceived very clearly.
2. different
3. Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
4. discrete
5. Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
6. various
7. Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
8. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
   obsolete
9. Marked; variegated.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.”

“The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.”

“Horses are distinct from zebras.”

““Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.”

“Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.”

“The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.”

“Wherever thus created — for no place / Is yet distinct by name.”

“The which [place] was dight / With divers flowres distinct with rare delight.”

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