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distinct
CEFRB2
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
adjective
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adjective
Clearly different or separate from something else.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailDifferent from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
Examples
There is a distinct possibility of rain.
Each species has distinct characteristics.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
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- Parts of speech
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- Citations
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- Synonyms
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Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsNoticeably different from others; distinctive.
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
More examples
In contextHer voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
Horses are distinct from zebras.
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Origin
adjective
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.