distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/distinct
ADJECTIVEDefinition of distinct
If two things are distinct, they are clearly different or separate.
Example: Sports psychologists recognized that there were two distinct types of athletes who could become gold-medal winners.
A distinct impression, advantage, possibility, etc. is one that clearly exists.
Example: I had the distinct impression that he was secretly laughing at me.
If something is distinct, it can be clearly seen, heard, or sensed.
Example: As Gillian approached Theo's dressing room, the angry voices became more distinct.
distinct
EXAMPLESExamples of distinct
Sports psychologists recognized that there were two distinct types of athletes who could become gold-medal winners.
Example sentenceThere are aspects of this group's identity that are distinct from other groups from the same area.
Example sentenceI had the distinct impression that he was secretly laughing at me.
Example sentenceThe change gives the government a distinct advantage.
Example sentenceAs Gillian approached Theo's dressing room, the angry voices became more distinct.
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