transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈstiŋ(k)t ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere
Date: 14th century
1. : distinguishable to the eye or mind as discrete : separate
a distinct cultural group
teaching as distinct from research
2. : presenting a clear unmistakable impression
a neat distinct handwriting
3. archaic : notably decorated
4.
a. : notable
a distinct contribution to scholarship
b. : readily and unmistakably apprehended
a distinct possibility of snow
a distinct British accent
• dis·tinct·ly -ˈstiŋ(k)-tlē, -ˈstiŋ-klē adverb
• dis·tinct·ness -ˈstiŋ(k)t-nəs, -ˈstiŋk-nəs noun
Synonyms:
distinct , separate , discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others
two distinct versions
separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things
separate rooms
discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection
broke the job down into discrete stages
Synonym: see in addition evident .