Distinctly: meaning, definitions and examples
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distinctly
[ dษชหstษชลktli ]
in a clear and unmistakable manner
Perceptibly and clearly; in a way that is clearly different or separate from others.
Synonyms
clear-cut, clearly, unmistakably
Examples of usage
- She could see the mountains distinctly in the distance.
- He spoke distinctly, enunciating each word clearly.
in a unique or individual manner
In a way that is uniquely or characteristically different.
Synonyms
characteristically, individually, uniquely
Examples of usage
- Her style of painting is distinctly different from the others in the exhibit.
- He has a distinctly different approach to problem-solving.
Translations
Translations of the word "distinctly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น distintamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช deutlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan jelas
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ wyraลบnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฃใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท distinctement
๐ช๐ธ claramente
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑkรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุถูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ jasnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jasne
๐จ๐ณ ๆธ ๆฅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ jasno
๐ฎ๐ธ greinilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aydฤฑn ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ claramente
Etymology
The word 'distinctly' originates from the Latin word 'distinctus', past participle of 'distinguere' (to separate, distinguish). The term evolved in Middle English to 'distinctli', eventually becoming 'distinctly' in Modern English. Throughout its history, 'distinctly' has maintained its core meaning of being clearly different or separate from others.
See also: distinct, distinction, distinctive, distinctively, distinctiveness, distinctness, indistinct, indistinctiveness, indistinctly, indistinctness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,295, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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