distinctly — in a way that is easily seen, heard, or understood; clearly and obviously
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is easily seen, heard, or understood; clearly and obviously
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
Example Sentences
- I distinctly told you not to eat my chocolate, but somehow it disappeared anyway.
- The teacher's voice was distinctly audible even from the back of the classroom.
- My cat distinctly prefers expensive cat food over the cheap stuff I can afford.
distinctly
ADVERB[/dɪˈstɪŋktli/]
in a way that is easily seen, heard, or understood; clearly and obviously
The three birds looked distinctly different because of their colors and patterns.
The singer's voice sounded distinctly different from everyone else's. (Voice + Recognize = Distinct.)
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin distinguere, meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish'. The root combines dis- (apart) and stinguere (to prick or mark), originally conveying the sense of marking things apart or separating them by puncturing or pricking.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, asunder) + stinguere (to prick, to mark) + -ly (adverb suffix forming manner or degree). The adverbial form -ly transforms the adjective 'distinct' into an adverb indicating the manner or clarity with which something is distinguished or separated.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I distinctly told you not to eat my chocolate, but somehow it disappeared anyway.”
“The teacher's voice was distinctly audible even from the back of the classroom.”
“My cat distinctly prefers expensive cat food over the cheap stuff I can afford.”
“The two identical twins have distinctly different personalities.”
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