distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.29 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
adj
Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
adj
Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Obsolete
Example Sentences
- "Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."
- "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."
- "Horses are distinct from zebras."
- "“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant."
- "Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent."
- "The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct."
Etymology
From Middle English distincte, past participle of distincten (“to distinguish, discern”), from Old French destincter, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: distincte, destincter, distinctus
Usage
Inflected Forms
distincter (comparative)
more distinct (comparative)
distinctest (superlative)
most distinct (superlative)
distincts (present, singular)
distincting (participle, present)
distincted (participle, past)
distincted (past)