distinct

Meanings

• adjective

  Standing out clearly from others; different; unique.

• adjective

  Making a clear and definite judgment; decisive.

• verb

  Make (something) noticeably different from others.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

confusing , indistinct , indistinguishable , same

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Synonyms

clear , vivid , different , separate , several , specified , patterned , characteristic , distinctive , prominent , discrete , individual , noncontinuous , separate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distinct
reticent , precinct , recluse , recant

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Homophones

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1. disconnect (English) : to separate a connection or communication link
   

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Variants

List of all variants of distinct that leads to same result
distinct , distincter , distinctest , distinctly , distinctness , distinctnesses , as distinct from

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Forms

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distinctly, more distinct, most distinct

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Etymology

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From Old French 'discret' meaning 'prudent, circumspect' from dis- 'apart' + 'cretus' 'hidden, secret'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distinct' appears 13 times in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

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Related Concepts

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1. unique: Related concept. 'Distinct' and 'unique' share the meaning of standing out from others, but 'distinct' implies a clear and definite difference, while 'unique' implies being the only one of its kind.

2. indistinct: Opposite concept. 'Indistinct' refers to something that is not clear or distinct, often used to describe sounds, images, or ideas.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distinct' is often used to describe unique characters or settings. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the green light across the water represents a distinct and unattainable goal for the protagonist.

How to Memorize "distinct"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle piece that stands out clearly from the others. Visualize yourself picking it up and setting it aside as unique and distinct.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distinct' with the idea of standing out, like a brightly colored flower in a field of green.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Different, S - Standing out, U - Unique

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