distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes fol. by from )

His private and public lives are distinct.

different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes fol. by from )

Gold is distinct from iron.

clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable

The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.

distinguishing or perceiving clearly

distinct vision.

unquestionably exceptional or notable

a distinct honor.

Archaic . distinctively decorated or adorned.

adjective

ambiguous , fuzzy , hazy , indistinct , obscure , undefined , vague , connected , like , resembling , similar

adjective

audible , categorical , clean-cut , clear , clear-cut , decided , definite , enunciated , evident , explicit , express , incisive , lucid , manifest , marked , noticeable , palatable , patent , perspicuous , plain , prescribed , recognizable , sharp , sharp-cut , specific , transparent , trenchant , unambiguous , unequivocal , unmistakable , well-definednotes:distinct means something stands out - while distinctive implies that an attribute or quality make something recognizable or distinguishable , detached , discrete , disparate , dissimilar , distinctive , disunited , divergent , diverse , especial , individual , offbeat , particular , peculiar , poles apart , separate , separated , several , single , sole , special , unassociated , unattached , unique , variousnotes:distinct means something stands out - while distinctive implies that an attribute or quality make something recognizable or distinguishable , various , crystal clear , observable , obvious , pronounced , visible , unquestionable , apparent , articulate , characteristic , cogent , definitive , determinate , diacritic , diagnostic , different , discernible , discriminating , distinguish , hairsplitting , illustrious , palpable , quodlibetic , signal , transcendent , unusual , vivid