Distinct: meaning, definitions and examples

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distinct

[ dɪˈstɪŋkt ]

^{Context #1}

unique characteristics

Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.

Synonyms

different, individual, unique

Examples of usage

Each individual has their own distinct personality.
The two species have distinct differences in their physical appearance.

^{Context #2}

clear and easily perceived

Unmistakable or clearly defined.

Synonyms

clear, evident, obvious

Examples of usage

There was a distinct smell of coffee in the air.
She could hear the distinct sound of footsteps approaching.

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different category

A category of things that is different or separate from others.

Synonyms

category, class, type

Examples of usage

The movie falls into a distinct genre of science fiction.
The novel can be classified into a distinct literary style.

Translations

Translations of the word "distinct" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distinto

🇮🇳 अलग

🇩🇪 unterschiedlich

🇮🇩 berbeda

🇺🇦 відмінний

🇵🇱 odrębny

🇯🇵 異なる

🇫🇷 distinct

🇪🇸 distinto

🇹🇷 farklı

🇰🇷 다른

🇸🇦 متميز

🇨🇿 odlišný

🇸🇰 odlišný

🇨🇳 不同的

🇸🇮 različen

🇮🇸 ólíkur

🇰🇿 ерекше

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული

🇦🇿 fərqli

🇲🇽 distinto

Word origin

The word 'distinct' originated from the Latin word 'distinctus', which means 'separated' or 'separate'. Over time, the word evolved in English to refer to something that is recognizably different or unique. The concept of distinctiveness has been widely recognized in various fields such as philosophy, linguistics, and psychology.