distinct

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Clearly different or separate from something else.

   Horses are distinct from zebras.

2. 2
   adj

   Clearly noticeable; easy to see, hear, or recognize.

   Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

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.

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