distinct distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

adjective

1. () (often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality  ( distinguishable , distinct )
   (often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality
    Plants of several distinct types
   plants of several distinct types
    The word nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
   the word nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
    Gold is distinct from iron
   gold is distinct from iron
    A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
   a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
    Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
   management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
   
2. () Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined  ( distinct )
   easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
    A distinct flavor
   a distinct flavor
    A distinct odor of turpentine
   a distinct odor of turpentine
    A distinct outline
   a distinct outline
    The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
   the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
    Distinct fingerprints
   distinct fingerprints
   
3. () Constituting a separate entity or part  ( distinct , discrete )
   constituting a separate entity or part
    A government with three discrete divisions
   a government with three discrete divisions
    On two distinct occasions
   on two distinct occasions
   
4. Clearly or sharply defined to the mind  ( distinct , trenchant , clear-cut )
   clearly or sharply defined to the mind
    Clear-cut evidence of tampering
   clear-cut evidence of tampering
    Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
   Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
    Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
   trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
   
5. Recognizable; marked  ( decided , distinct )
   recognizable; marked
    Noticed a distinct improvement
   noticed a distinct improvement
    At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
   at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage