adjective
distinct
Clearly different, separate, or recognizable.
Each spice adds a distinct flavor to the soup.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to separate or distinguish. Distinct describes what has a recognizable boundary or character that sets it apart from other things.
More examples
- The project has three distinct stages.
- We hear a distinct tapping at the window.
- Her approach is distinct from the one we usually use.
Forms
distinct · more distinct · most distinct
distinctly adverb — In a clear or unmistakable way.
distinction noun — A clear difference between two things.