C1 noun Neutral

distinct

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. It also describes something that is clearly perceived, easy to notice, or definitely existing.

Ejemplos

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1

There are three distinct types of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

There are three separate and different categories of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

2

The court noted a distinct lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

The court noted a clear and obvious absence of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

3

I have a distinct feeling that we are being watched right now.

I have a very clear and unmistakable feeling that we are being watched right now.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
distinction
Verb
distinguish
Adverbio
distinctly
Adjetivo
distinct
Relacionado
distinctness
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).

Quiz rápido

The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: distinct

Ejemplos

1

There are three distinct types of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

everyday

There are three separate and different categories of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

2

The court noted a distinct lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

formal

The court noted a clear and obvious absence of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

3

I have a distinct feeling that we are being watched right now.

informal

I have a very clear and unmistakable feeling that we are being watched right now.

4

The study identifies two distinct phases of cellular development during the experiment.

academic

The study identifies two separate and individual phases of cellular development during the experiment.

5

Our company has a distinct advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.

business

Our company has a clear and definite advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
distinction
Verb
distinguish
Adverbio
distinctly
Adjetivo
distinct
Relacionado
distinctness

Colocaciones comunes

distinct advantage a clear or definite benefit
distinct possibility a real or clear chance of something happening
distinct impression a strong and clear feeling about something
distinct lack of a noticeable or obvious absence of
distinct categories completely separate groups

Frases Comunes

as distinct from

used to contrast two things that are different

keep distinct

to ensure two things remain separate

distinct from one another

clearly different when compared to each other

Se confunde a menudo con

distinct vs distinctive

Distinct means separate or clear, while distinctive means having a quality that makes something easy to recognize or characteristic of a person/thing.

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Notas de uso

Use 'distinct' when you want to emphasize that two or more things are completely separate entities, or when a quality is so strong it cannot be missed.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'distinct' when they mean 'distinctive'. For example, saying a 'distinct smell' is fine, but if the smell is what makes a place unique, 'distinctive' is often the better choice.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'distinctus', the past participle of 'distinguere', meaning to separate by pricking or to keep separate.

Patrones gramaticales

often followed by the preposition 'from' used as an attributive adjective before a noun can be used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs

Quiz rápido

The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: distinct

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