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'

(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

[ Syn: distinguishable ]

constituting a separate entity or part; a government with three discrete divisions; on two distinct occasions

[ Syn: discrete ]

recognizable; marked; noticed a distinct improvement; at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage

[ Syn: decided ]

clearly or sharply defined to the mind; clear-cut evidence of tampering; Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest; trenchant distinctions between right and wrong

[ Syn: clear-cut , trenchant ]