What is the meaning of the word distinct

отдельный, особый, отчетливый, определенный, внятный, индивидуальный, ясный

прилагательное ↓

- ясный, явственный; отчётливый; членораздельный

distinct order — ясный /точный/ приказ 
distinct writing — отчётливый /разборчивый/ почерк 
distinct memory — ясная память 
distinct refusal — недвусмысленный отказ 
in distinct terms — недвусмысленно 
my recollection of it is distinct — я помню это совершенно отчётливо 

- определённый, явный

distinct improvement — явное улучшение 
distinct preference — заметное предпочтение 
distinct inclination — ярко выраженная склонность 

- различный, разный

distinct roots — различные корни 
distinct dialects — различные /разные/ диалекты 

- отдельный; особый; индивидуальный

to create a distinct offence — предусмотреть особый состав преступления 
distinct way of thinking — особый склад ума 
a person of very distinct character — человек совершенно особого склада 
to have a distinct line of one’s own — идти своим путём 
to keep two things distinct — не смешивать двух (разных) вещей 

- (from) отличный, отличающийся (от чего-л.); несхожий, непохожий

distinct from each other — отличающиеся друг от друга 
town life as distinct from country life — городская жизнь в отличие от деревенской 

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Словосочетания

distinct from zero — ненулевой  
distinct-curve collar — воротник с удлинёнными концами и закруглёнными сторонами  

Примеры с переводом

The phrase has three distinct meanings. 

У этой фразы есть три различных значения.

There was the distinct smell of something burning. 

Отчётливо пахло чем-то горелым.

There are three distinct categories. 

Существуют три различные категории.

The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded. 

Очертания становились все менее и менее четкими, в то время как свет постепенно гас.

The two lads represent two distinct varieties of human life. 

Эти двое юношей олицетворяют два различных типа человеческой жизни.

A distinct charge is brought against you, fortified by particulars. 

Против вас выдвинуто чёткое обвинение, подкреплённое фактами.

The people who attend the conference can be subdivided into three distinct groups. 

Людей, посещающих эту конференцию, можно разделить на три различные группы.

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We had the distinct impression that they were lying.  

I get the distinct impression that we’re not wanted here.  

…a philosophical discussion about the corporeality of the intellect, as distinct from the brain…  

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Возможные однокоренные слова

distinction  — различие, отличие, разграничение, различение, разница, честь, распознавание
distinctive  — отличительный, особый, характерный, самобытный
distinctly  — отчетливо, четко, заметно, ясно, внятно, определенно, членораздельно
distinctness  — отчетливость, определенность, ясность
indistinct  — неясный, расплывчатый, невнятный, глухой, неотчетливый, смутный, сбивчивый

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1

: distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1) or not the same : 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 (see apprehend sense 2a)

a distinct possibility of snow

a distinct British accent

the distinct odor of sulfur

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for distinct

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.

separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.



broke the job down into discrete stages

synonyms see in addition
evident

Example Sentences



There are three distinct categories.



Each herb has its own distinct flavor.



The phrase has three distinct meanings.



There was the distinct smell of something burning.



The outline became less and less distinct as the light faded.



We had the distinct impression that they were lying.

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Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, all the power plays across the seasons so far have been distinct, each one marked by different alliances, or drug abuse and a drowning, or a weeklong family therapy session, or testimony before Congress, and so on.


—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2023




Inspired by the legendary artist’s work and distinct look (signature perm and all!), the indie film follows Carl Nargle played by Owen Wilson.


—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Apr. 2023




Since 2016 when the first falcon couple made a nest atop the tower, viewers have come to see the birds as having distinct personalities, although experts say falcons shouldn’t be viewed through such a lens.


—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023




Indigenous Australians from the Torres Strait archipelago, off the northeast coast, are culturally distinct from the mainland Aboriginal population.


—Rod Mcguirk, ajc, 5 Apr. 2023




That revelation led Carter on a creative endeavor that by 2019 evolved into SIA Collective, which is now a multimillion-dollar brand that produces trendy shoes with futuristic designs and contrasting colors that are distinct from mainstream options.


—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2023




Each cat has such a distinct personality.


—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023




There are two distinct populations of humpback whales in West Coast waters.


—Audrey Mcavoy, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Mar. 2023




Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Fully redesigned in 2022, the Hyundai Tucson is now one of the most distinct-looking compact SUVs available today.


—Alex Nishimoto, Car and Driver, 12 Mar. 2023


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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere — see distinguish

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of distinct was
in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near distinct

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distinct
[dısʹtıŋ(k)t]

1. 1) ясный, явственный; отчётливый; членораздельный

distinct order — ясный /точный/ приказ

distinct writing — отчётливый /разборчивый/ почерк

distinct memory — ясная память

distinct refusal — недвусмысленный отказ

in distinct terms — недвусмысленно

my recollection of it is distinct — я помню это совершенно отчётливо

2) определённый, явный

distinct improvement — явное улучшение

distinct preference — заметное предпочтение

distinct inclination — ярко выраженная склонность

2. 1) различный, разный

distinct dialects — различные /разные/ диалекты

2) отдельный; особый; индивидуальный

a person of very distinct character — человек совершенно особого склада

to have a distinct line of one’s own — идти своим путём

to keep two things distinct — не смешивать двух (разных) вещей

3. (from) отличный, отличающийся (); несхожий, непохожий

distinct from each other — отличающиеся друг от друга

town life as distinct from country life — городская жизнь в отличие от деревенской

Новый большой англо-русский словарь.
2001.

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  • distinct — 1 Distinct, separate, several, discrete are comparable when used in reference to two or more things (sometimes persons) and in the sense of not being individually the same. Distinct always implies a capacity for being distinguished by the eye or… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • distinct — distinct, incte [ distɛ̃(kt), ɛ̃kt ] adj. • 1308; lat. distinctus, de distinguere 1 ♦ Qui ne se confond pas avec qqch. d analogue, de voisin. ⇒ autre, différent, indépendant, séparé. Problèmes, domaines distincts. « la politique n est pas… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • distinct — distinct, distinctive 1. Both words are related to the verb distinguish, but distinct means essentially ‘separate, different’ (The word has several distinct meanings) or ‘unmistakable, decided’ (She has a distinct impression of being watched),… …   Modern English usage

  • distinct — DISTÍNCT, Ă, distincţi, te, adj. 1. Care se deosebeşte prin anumite trăsături proprii de alte lucruri de acelaşi fel sau asemănătoare; deosebit, diferit. 2. (Adesea adverbial) Clar, evident, lămurit, desluşit. – Din fr. distinct, lat. distinctus …   Dicționar Român

  • Distinct — Dis*tinct , a. [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.] [1913 Webster] Wherever thus created for no place …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distinct — I (clear) adjective apparent, clarus, clear cut, clear to the mind, clear to the senses, clearly defined, concrete, conspicuous, crystal clear, definite, distinctus, distinguishable, easily perceived, easily understood, eidetic, evident, explicit …   Law dictionary

  • distinct — distinct, te (di stin, stin kt ; il y a trois manières différentes de prononcer ce mot au masculin : les uns disent di stinkt , les autres di stink ; d autres enfin di stin ; cette dernière manière a pour elle l analogie ; c était celle du temps… …   Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d’Émile Littré

  • distinct — [di stiŋkt′] adj. [ME & OFr < L distinctus, pp. of distinguere: see DISTINGUISH] 1. not alike; different 2. not the same; separate; individual 3. clearly perceived or marked off; clear; plain [a distinct image] 4. well defined; unmistakable;… …   English World dictionary

  • distinct — DISTINCT, INCTE. adject. Différent, séparé d un autre. Ce sont deux choses bien distinctes. Il faut que les articles d un compte soient bien distincts. [b]f♛/b] Il signifie aussi, Clair et net. Un son distinct, une voix distincte. Une vue… …   Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française 1798

  • distinct — [adj1] apparent, obvious audible, categorical, clean cut, clear, clear cut, decided, definite, enunciated, evident, explicit, express, incisive, lucid, manifest, marked, noticeable, palatable, patent, perspicuous, plain, prescribed, recognizable …   New thesaurus

  • distinct — Distinct, [distin]cte. adj. v. Different, separé d un autre. Ce sont deux choses bien distinctes. il faut que les articles d un compte soient distincts. Il signifie aussi, Clair & net. Un son distinct. une voix distincte. une veüe distincte. en… …   Dictionnaire de l’Académie française

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employs the same concept for Pacific trout and for bull trout but uses the term distinct population segment DPS instead of ESU. ❋ Robert J. Behnke (2002)

What Greenwald is pointing out is that «Christianist» is a term distinct from «Christian terrorist.» ❋ Ann Althouse (2006)

Use in the Title Page (and on the covers, if any) a title distinct from that of the Document, and from those of previous versions ❋ Downey, Allen (2000)

There are, for example, the facts of outer appearance, modified in our reception of them by what we know as distinct from what we really see. ❋ Carleton Eldredge Noyes (1911)

Under questioning by Deputy District Attorney Michael Hestrin, Engel went through what he called distinct phases of arson device development, under the view that all the fires in the series were set by one person. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(and on the covers, if any) a title distinct from that of the Document, and from those of previous versions (which should, if there were any, be listed in the History section of the Document). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead, the genetic code functions as a higher-level constraint distinct from the laws of physics and chemistry, much like a grammatical convention in a human language. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Language skills as a component of a composite score is quite distinct from a clear prerequisite. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To clarify, what King is noting here is distinct from the Missale Omnium Offerentium heretofore mentioned, and published as a smaller missal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Licentiae can certainly be rephrased in terms of rights, but the determina is distinct from the dictum precisely because it is … a charge rather an obligatory duty. ❋ Hal Duncan (2010)

The First Amendment issue you appear to be raising is distinct from the question of whether Congress has the affirmative power to make regulations of this sort. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A provision that requires you to carry health insurance, or else you pay $700, indeed is penal in character and has a much more “regulatory” aspect, in that it regulates and requires a specific behavior (as distinct from the above-mentioned tax, which simply requires the payment of money — money which in fact Congress can spend in any way it chooses). ❋ Unknown (2010)

The title of Senior Lecturer is distinct from the title of Lecturer, which signifies adjunct status. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Firstly, I can sort of live with the characterization of the Article 29 Working Party as “European privacy bureaucrats”, although the slightly pejorative denomination misses the point that, at least in most of the EU Member States, information commissioners or privacy ombudsmen are autonomous, institutionally distinct from the government structures and typically in opposition to the core national bureaucracies (that, in part, is their purpose). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Storytelling stands in distinct contrast to violence, which takes place in silence and out of willed ignorance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In part because of [geographical] differences, distinct [regional] [lifestyles] developed. ❋ Asdfasdfsadfsadf (2018)

Each state in the United States has their own distinctives.
Every [president of the United States] has [possessed] their own individual distinctives in relation to domestic and [foreign policy]. ❋ WordWorks (2014)

Distinct will join [Parallel] by [end of] [2021] ❋ TeamParallel (2021)

Jessica: Let’s go to the fair Marco, it’ll be bangin’!
Marco: The [fair’s] back in town? This is going to [be well] [distinction]. ❋ Mr. Distinction (2010)

This situation commonly presents itself when either
1. ur too drunk to deal with (ppl r scared of u!)
2. they hate u! but like what u post and want to re-post using their other profile. (which make the distinction [null and void]) and they rape all the credit.
3.They r too drunk to remember or [copy paste] the original poster!
4.If your post succeeds in being posted u have achieved the Countdown to Distinction «DiStinktion»
footnote:
If [reposter] change the video size to larger than ur original post…they fail! but so do u for having them on ur friends list~ ❋ Psylocke’s Psychic Knife (2009)

George: Ay, but don’t rush. None of your five-bar [gate] jumps-it-over sort of stuff.
Paul: What’s that supposed to mean?
George: I dunno, thought it sounded distinguished like.
John: [George Harrison], [scouse of distinction]. ❋ Vazdox (2021)

After that [sled] [push], [Harold] has Calves of Distinction. ❋ Derfynole (2018)

How was your [blind date], was she cute?
Kinda, but she had a [vague distinction].
Man, that’s [too bad]. ❋ CtrlBurn (2009)

[Yeah, so] I had a distinctively heated argument last night. The opponent was very competitive, and we [debated] for a good hour or so, but I eventually won the argument by bringing up respectable views and opinions on the matter at hand.
—
«Oh, man, that’s some [good porn]. *has a distinctively heated argument with one’s self*» ❋ Wasp2020 (2005)

[Mom]! The doctir said I have penile distinction! I can [distinguish] [peniles]! ❋ Chillin0nPlanetEarth (2022)

Источник

Other forms: distincter; distinctest

When something is distinct, it is easily identifiable or set apart from others of its kind. An eighth-grader who is six feet tall has a distinct advantage over the other kids on the basketball court.

A thing can be distinct if it is easy to see, either because it is different in some way from the things around it or if it is more clear and visible, as in: “The license number of the getaway car was more distinct once I cleaned my glasses.” The word distinct comes from “to distinguish,” which is when a person or thing is set apart from the pack: “The research that she did was distinct in its attention to detail.”

Definitions of distinct

  1. adjective

    constituting a separate entity or part

    “on two
    distinct occasions”

    synonyms:

    discrete

    separate

    independent; not united or joint

  2. adjective

    (often followed by `from’) not alike; different in nature or quality

    “plants of several
    distinct types”

    “the word `nationalism’ is used in at least two
    distinct senses”

    “gold is
    distinct from iron”

    “a tree related to but quite
    distinct from the European beech”

    “management had interests quite
    distinct from those of their employees”

    synonyms:

    distinguishable

    different

    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree

  3. adjective

    recognizable; marked

    “noticed a
    distinct improvement”

    synonyms:

    decided

    definite

    precise; explicit and clearly defined

  4. adjective

    easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

    “a
    distinct flavor”

    “a
    distinct odor of turpentine”

    “a
    distinct outline”

    “the ship appeared as a
    distinct silhouette”

    “distinct fingerprints”

    Synonyms:

    clear

    readily apparent to the mind

    definite

    precise; explicit and clearly defined

    chiseled, well-defined

    having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges

    clean-cut, clear, clear-cut

    clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

    crisp, sharp

    (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

    crystalline

    distinctly or sharply outlined

    defined, outlined

    showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

    knifelike

    having a sharp or distinct edge

    razor-sharp

    very clearly delineated

    precise

    sharply exact or accurate or delimited

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    Antonyms:

    indistinct

    not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

    unclear

    not clear to the mind

    indefinite

    vague or not clearly defined or stated

    bedimmed

    made dim or indistinct

    bleary, blurred, blurry, foggy, fuzzy, hazy, muzzy

    indistinct or hazy in outline

    cloudy, nebulose, nebulous

    lacking definite form or limits

    dim, faint, shadowy, vague, wispy

    lacking clarity or distinctness

    faint

    indistinctly understood or felt or perceived

    veiled

    muted or unclear

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  5. adjective

    clearly or sharply defined to the mind

    “Claudius was the first to invade Britain with
    distinct…intentions of conquest”

    synonyms:

    clear-cut, trenchant

    clear

    readily apparent to the mind

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