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Webster 1913 Edition

Distinct

Dis-tinct′

,
Adj.
[L.
distinctus
, p. p. of
distinguere
: cf. F.
distinct
. See
Distinguish
.]
1.
Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
[Obs.]
Wherever thus created – for no place
Is yet
distinct
by name.
Milton.
2.
Marked; variegated.
[Obs.]
The which [place] was dight
With divers flowers
distinct
with rare delight.
Spenser.
3.
Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; – with from.
The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be
distinct
.
Clarendon.
4.
Not identical; different; individual.
To offend, and judge, are
distinct
offices.
Shakespeare
5.
So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear;
as, we have a
distinct
or indistinct view of a prospect
.
Syn. – Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious.

Dis-tinct′

,
Verb.
T.
To distinguish.
[Obs.]
Rom. of R.

Webster 1828 Edition

Distinct

DISTINCT

,
Adj.
[L. See Distinguish.]
1.
Literally, having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign, or by a note or mark; as a place distinct by name.
2.
Different; separate; not the same in number or kind; as, he holds tow distinct offices; he is known by distinct titles.
3.
Separate in place; not conjunct; as, the two regiments marched together, but had distinct encampments.
4.
So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; clear; not confused. To reason correctly we must have distinct ideas. We have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.
5.
Spotted; variegated.
Tempestuous fell his arrows from the fourfold-visagd four, distinct with eyes.

DISTINCT

,
Verb.
T.
To distinguish. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024

distinct

distinct

English

Adjective

distinct ‎(comparative more distinct, superlative most distinct)

  1. Capable of being perceived very clearly.
    • 2013 July-August, Fenella Saunders, “Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture”, in American Scientist:
      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.
    Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.‎
  2. Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
    • 1928, Lawrence R. Bourne, chapter 13, in Well Tackled!:
      “Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.
    Horses are distinct from zebras.‎
  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.
    • Clarendon
      The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.
  5. (obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
    • Milton
      Wherever thus created — for no place / Is yet distinct by name.
  6. (obsolete) Marked; variegated.
    • Spenser
      The which [place] was dight / With divers flowers distinct with rare delight.

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External links

  • distinct in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • distinct in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dis.tɛ̃/, /dis.tɛ̃kt/
  • Homophone: distincts

Adjective

distinct m ‎(feminine singular distincte, masculine plural distincts, feminine plural distinctes)

  1. distinct
  2. discrete

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere ‎(“to distinguish”); see distinguish.

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