| Front | distinct |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /dɪˈstɪŋkt/NAmE /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adjective 1 easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etcThere was a distinct smell of gas. His voice was quiet but every word was distinct. 2 clearly different or of a different kindThe results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.~ from sth Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues. rural areas, as distinct from major cities 3 [only before noun] used to emphasize that you think an idea or situation definitely exists and is important definiteBeing tall gave Tony a distinct advantage. I had the distinct impression I was being watched. A strike is now a distinct possibility.  dis•tinct•ly /BrE dɪˈstɪŋktli; NAmE dɪˈstɪŋktli/ adverbI distinctly heard someone calling me. a distinctly Australian accent He could remember everything very distinctly.dis•tinct•ness/BrE dɪˈstɪŋktnəs; NAmE dɪˈstɪŋktnəs/ noun[uncountable] |
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