distinct
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5There 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.
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.
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.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).
Quiz rapide
The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : distinct
Exemples
There are three distinct types of birds living in this specific forest habitat.
everydayThere are three separate and different categories of birds living in this specific forest habitat.
The court noted a distinct lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.
formalThe court noted a clear and obvious absence of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.
I have a distinct feeling that we are being watched right now.
informalI have a very clear and unmistakable feeling that we are being watched right now.
The study identifies two distinct phases of cellular development during the experiment.
academicThe study identifies two separate and individual phases of cellular development during the experiment.
Our company has a distinct advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.
businessOur company has a clear and definite advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Distinct means separate or clear, while distinctive means having a quality that makes something easy to recognize or characteristic of a person/thing.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'distinctus', the past participle of 'distinguere', meaning to separate by pricking or to keep separate.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : distinct
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