1) особый; отличный, несовпадающий 2) чёткий, ясно выраженный, ясный Например: as distinct from — в отличие от distinct from zero — математика ненулевой, отличный от нуля
прилагательное 1) отдельный; особый, индивидуальный; отличный Например: distinct way of thinking — особый склад ума Синоним(ы): separate, several, individual 2) отчётливый; внятный, чёткий, ясный; членораздельный Синоним(ы): clear, audible, intelligible 3) определённый, явный Синоним(ы): plain, definite 4) отмеченный (чем-либо), украшенный Синоним(ы): decorated
adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin distinctus, from past participle of distinguere 1. distinguishable to the eye or mind as discrete; separate Example: a distinct cultural group Example: teaching as distinct from research 2. presenting a clear unmistakable impression Example: a neat distinct handwriting 3. archaic notably decorated 4. a. notable Example: a distinct contribution to scholarship b. readily and unmistakably apprehended Example: a distinct possibility of snow Example: a distinct British accent • distinctly adverb • distinctness noun Synonyms: distinct, separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others Example: two distinct versions. separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things Example: separate rooms. discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection Example: broke the job down into discrete stages. Synonym: see in addition evident.