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.

noun

detachment , dissociation , separation , dissimilarity , individuality , sharpness , plainness , lucidity , explicitness , clarity , clearness , limpidity , limpidness , lucidness , pellucidity , pellucidness , perspicuity , perspicuousness