- distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron.
- clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
- distinguishing or perceiving clearly: distinct vision.
- unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor.
- distinctively decorated or adorned.
- easily sensed or understood; clear; precise
- not the same (as); separate (from); distinguished (from)
- not alike; different
- sharp; clear
- recognizable; definite
- explicit; unequivocal
- (of a pair of entities) not identical
- (of parts of a plant) not joined together; separate
