Distinct meaning

What does “distinct” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“distinct” is an adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality.

distinct

(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
“plants of several distinct types”
“the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses”
Synonymsdistinguishable
easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
“a distinct flavor”
“a distinct odor of turpentine”
Oppositesindistinct
constituting a separate entity or part
“a government with three discrete divisions”
“on two distinct occasions”
Synonymsdiscrete
recognizable; marked
“noticed a distinct improvement”
“at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage”
Synonymsdecided
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
“clear-cut evidence of tampering”
“Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest”
Synonymsclear-cut trenchant

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University