distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: distincter · distinctest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Adjective
Examples
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
Adjective
Examples
Horses are distinct from zebras.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “distinct” mean?
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Is “distinct” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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