Distincter: meaning, definitions and examples
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distincter
[ dɪ'stɪŋktər ]
describing difference
The term 'distincter' refers to something that is more distinct or more easily recognizable. It implies a clearer or sharper differentiation between items, qualities, or concepts. In a comparative sense, it can be used when highlighting differences among similar objects or ideas. For instance, when comparing two colors, one could say that one color is 'distincter' than the other, indicating it stands out more clearly.
Synonyms
clearer, more noticeable, more pronounced, sharper
Examples of usage
- This shade of blue is distincter than the last one.
- The distincter qualities of the two breeds are evident.
- Her arguments were distincter in clarity.
- The leaves appeared distincter under the bright sunlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "distincter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais distinto
🇮🇳 अलग
🇩🇪 außergewöhnlicher
🇮🇩 lebih berbeda
🇺🇦 більш відмінний
🇵🇱 bardziej wyraźny
🇯🇵 より異なる
🇫🇷 plus distinct
🇪🇸 más distinto
🇹🇷 daha belirgin
🇰🇷 더 뚜렷한
🇸🇦 أكثر تميزًا
🇨🇿 více odlišný
🇸🇰 viac odlišný
🇨🇳 更明显的
🇸🇮 bolj izrazit
🇮🇸 meira aðgreind
🇰🇿 одан өзгеше
🇬🇪 მეტი გამორჩეული
🇦🇿 daha fərqli
🇲🇽 más distinto
Etymology
The word 'distincter' is derived from the root word 'distinct', which has Latin origins from 'distinctus', the past participle of 'distinguere', meaning to separate or distinguish. The formation of adjectives such as 'distincter' follows a pattern in English where comparatives are created by adding the suffix '-er' to adjectives. As English evolved, the usage of existences like 'distinct' broadened, making it more common in various contexts, particularly in academic and descriptive language. Its usage has been noted in literature dating back to the 17th century, where authors began employing it to clarify distinctions in their narratives.