"distinct" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ Audio: en-us-distinct.ogg [US] Forms: distinct [positive], more distinct [comparative], most distinct [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If two things are distinct, they are clearly different or separate.
    Sense id: simple-distinct-en-adj-m0bp96K5
  2. A distinct impression, advantage, possibility, etc. is one that clearly exists.
    Sense id: simple-distinct-en-adj-EabAMG8o Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  3. If something is distinct, it can be clearly seen, heard, or sensed.
    Sense id: simple-distinct-en-adj-vzEdZXD4
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