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Term: Distinct

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Clearly distinguishable or different from others

Distinct means easily recognizable or noticeable due to being different from anything else.

• Although they are twins, their personalities are quite distinct from each other.
• The distinct smell of freshly baked bread filled the air.

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Sense 2: Unmistakable; unmistakably clear or specific

Distinct also refers to something that is explicit, obvious, or unambiguous.

• He spoke with a distinct accent, revealing his foreign origins.
• The teacher gave distinct instructions to ensure everyone understood the assignment.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To perceive or recognize something as being different or distinct

Distinct can also function as a verb, meaning to notice or perceive the uniqueness or dissimilarity of something.

• She could distinct the sound of her mother's voice in the crowded room.
• The detective's trained eyes could distinct the real painting from the fake one.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An appreciable difference or contrast between two or more things

As a noun, distinct refers to a noticeable or appreciable difference or contrast between two or more things.

• There was a distinct between their opinions on the matter.
• The distinct of flavors in this dish makes it truly unique.

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