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1.
easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
a distinct flavor
a distinct odor of turpentine
a distinct outline
the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
distinct fingerprints
2.
(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality
plants of several distinct types
the word 'nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
gold is distinct from iron
a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
3.
constituting a separate entity or part
on two distinct occasions
4.
recognizable; marked
noticed a distinct improvement
at a distinct disadvantage
5.
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
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