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distinctphysically separate and different; easily distinguishable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: physically separate and different; easily distinguishable

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Korean meaning: 뚜렷한, 구별되는, 명확한

Korean pronunciation: 디-스팅크트 (강세: 스팅크트)

Example Sentences

  • My mom has a distinct talent for burning every dish she attempts to cook.
  • Each coffee shop in this neighborhood has its own distinct aroma and atmosphere.
  • There's a distinct possibility that I'll fall asleep during this boring meeting.

distinct

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈstɪŋkt//

physically separate and different; easily distinguishable

distinct concept
💡 Concept

Two completely distinct fashion styles

distinct rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Clip the link — keep it distinct.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootstinct

Origin

From Latin 'distinctus', the past participle of 'distinguere', meaning 'to separate' or 'to mark off'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' and 'stinguere' means 'to prick' or 'to separate'.

🎵Rhyme

instinctextinctsuccinct
instinct
extinct
succinct

🔗Collocations

distinct difference
distinct possibility
distinct advantage
distinct impression
quite distinct
distinct from

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom has a distinct talent for burning every dish she attempts to cook.

Each coffee shop in this neighborhood has its own distinct aroma and atmosphere.

😄 Fun example

There's a distinct possibility that I'll fall asleep during this boring meeting.

The detective noticed distinct footprints leading away from the crime scene.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

clearobviousdefiniteseparatenoticeable

Antonyms

vagueunclearsimilar

Related

distinguishdistinctivedistinctiondistinctly

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