distinct

UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
adj 5verb 1

Definitions

adj

1

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

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.

2

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

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.

3

Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

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

4

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

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

5

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

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

verb

1

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.

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