distinct meaning
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
- We also modified Character 25 from a binary to a multistate character by adding the primitive condition of lacking a distinct postorbital horncore.
- Germarium and vitellarium are distinct and the latter contains one or two small, immature basal oocytes.
- The three AD cases showed distinct differences in regional THK5117 binding that were also observed in tau immunohistopathology as well as in clinical presentation.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of distinct in English Dictionary
- Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
- Adjectives
- Adjectives
- fr distinct
- en distinction
- fr distinction
- en distinctly
- fr distinctive
Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "distinct" is an adjective.