distinct

• Décrit quelque chose qui est clairement différent, séparé ou remarquable par rapport à d'autres choses, ou qui est net et précis dans sa perception.

Describes something that is clearly different, separate, or noticeable from others.

1. Clearly differentB1formal

   Recognizably different in nature from something else.

   distinct, nettement différent

   • The two species are distinct from each other.
   • She has a distinct style of painting.
   • There are three distinct categories in the competition.

   Synonymescontrastingdifferentdisparatedissimilardistinguishabledivergentseparateunlike

   Antonymesalikeidenticalindistinguishablesamesimilar

2. Clear and noticeableB1formal

   Easily perceived or understood; definite.

   distinct (clair et net)

   • There was a distinct smell of smoke in the room.
   • I heard a distinct sound coming from the basement.
   • The improvement in his health is distinct.

   Synonymesapparentclearconspicuousdefiniteevidentmarkednoticeableobviousplainunmistakable

   Antonymesambiguousfaintindistinctobscureunclearvague

3. Not identicalB2formal

   Separate and different; not the same.

   distinct, différent

   • Each of the twins has a distinct personality.
   • The company operates in two distinct markets.
   • These issues are distinct and should be addressed separately.

   Synonymesdifferentdiscretedissimilarindividualseparateunlike

   Antonymesidenticalindistinguishablesame