DISTINCT


Meaning of DISTINCT in English

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 .

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.