distinct
EN
[dɪˈstɪŋ(k)t] [dɪsˈtɪŋkt] [dɪsˈtʰɪŋkt] [-ɪŋkt] 
US WDistinct
- Two or more things are distinct if no two of them are the same thing. In mathematics, two things are called distinct if they are not equal. In physics two things are distinct if they cannot be mapped to each other.
FR distinct 
- AdjectiveCOMmore distinctSUPmost distinctPREdis-
- Capable of being perceived very clearly.
- 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.
- Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
- “Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.
- Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
- Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
- Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
- OBS Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
- OBS Marked; variegated.
- Capable of being perceived very clearly.
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- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- In heterodisomic UPD, two distinct homologous chromosomes are received from one parent, indicating that an error took place during meiosis I.
- the trunk of a vein or of an artery, as distinct from the branches
- The results show several distinct models that support the presence of bell-shaped, lumplike structures which may live in a compact space.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of distinct in English Dictionary
- Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
- Adjectives
- Adjectives
- fr distinct
- fr distinction
- en distinction
- en distinctly
- en distinctive
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Grammatically, this word "distinct" is an adjective.