dis|tinct´ness

dis|tinct´ness
dis|tinct «dihs TIHNGKT», adjective.
1. not the same; separate: »

two distinct sounds. She asked me about it three distinct times.

 SYNONYM(S): different.
2. different in quality or kind: »

Mice are distinct from rats. Reading is distinct from writing.

 SYNONYM(S): distinctive, dissimilar.
3. clear; easily seen, heard, or understood; plain: »

Large distinct print is easy to read. Your speech and writing should be distinct.

 SYNONYM(S): obvious.
4. unmistakable; definite; decided: »

A tall player has a distinct advantage in basketball.

SYNONYM(S): positive, substantial.
5. distinguishing clearly: »

The area of distinct vision in the eye is known as the yellow spot.

6. decorated; adorned: »

Dark blue the deep sphere overhead, Distinct with vivid stars inlaid (Tennyson).

7. Obsolete. distinguished.
╂[< Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere; see etym. under distinguish (Cf. ↑distinguish)]
–dis|tinct´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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