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Antonyms for distinct
dɪˈstɪŋktdis·tinct
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distinctadjective
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indistinctSynonyms:
prominentdistinctadjective
Very clear.
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
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indistinctSynonyms:
prominentdistinctadjective
Different from one another.
The letters in the word clear are distinct, while the letters in the word distinct are not.
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indistinctSynonyms:
prominentdistinctadjective
Noticeably different.
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
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indistinct
English Synonyms and Antonyms
distinct
Clear (Latin clarus, bright, brilliant) primarily refers to that which shines, and impresses the mind through the eye with a sense of luster or splendor. A substance is said to be clear that offers no impediment to vision — is not dim, dark, or obscure. Transparent refers to the medium through which a substance is seen, clear to the substance itself, without reference to anything to be seen through it; we speak of a stream as clear when we think of the water itself; we speak of it as transparent with reference to the ease with which we see the pebbles at the bottom. Clear is also said of that which comes to the senses without dimness, dulness, obstruction, or obscurity, so that there is no uncertainty as to its exact form, character, or meaning, with something of the brightness or brilliancy implied in the primary meaning of the word clear; as, the outlines of the ship were clear against the sky; a clear view; a clear note; "clear as a bell;" a clear, frosty air; a clear sky; a clear statement; hence, the word is used for that which is free from any kind of obstruction; as, a clear field. Lucid and pellucid refer to a shining clearness, as of crystal. A transparent body allows the forms and colors of objects beyond to be seen through it; a translucent body allows light to pass through, but may not permit forms and colors to be distinguished; plate glass is transparent, ground glass is translucent. Limpid refers to a liquid clearness, or that which suggests it; as, limpid streams. That which is distinct is well defined, especially in outline, each part or object standing or seeming apart from any other, not confused, indefinite, or blurred; distinct enunciation enables the hearer to catch every word or vocal sound without perplexity or confusion; a distinct statement is free from indefiniteness or ambiguity; a distinct apprehension of a thought leaves the mind in no doubt or uncertainty regarding it. That is plain, in the sense here considered, which is, as it were, level to the thought, so that one goes straight on without difficulty or hindrance; as, plain language; a plain statement; a clear explanation. Perspicuous is often equivalent to plain, but plain never wholly loses the meaning of unadorned, so that we can say the style is perspicuous tho highly ornate, when we could not call it at once ornate and plain. Compare EVIDENT.
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ambiguous, cloudy, dim, dubious, foggy, indistinct, mysterious, obscure, opaque, turbid, unintelligible, vagueSynonyms:
apparent, clear, diaphanous, evident, explicit, intelligible, limpid, lucid, manifest, obvious, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, straightforward, translucent, transparent, unadorned, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakablePreposition:
Clear to the mind; clear in argument; clear of or from annoyances.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
distinct
Antonyms:
united, consolidated, conjoined, one, obscure, dim, confused, indistinctSynonyms:
separate, independent, unconnected, detached, disjoined, unlike, definite, obvious, different, dissimilar, clear, conspicuous, plain, perspicuous
Princeton's WordNet
distinct, distinguishableadjective
(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"
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indefinite, wispy, same, foggy, cloudy, blurry, bleary, veiled, faint, nebulous, nebulose, unclear, dim, joint, indistinct, bedimmed, vague, shadowy, hazy, blurred, muzzy, fuzzySynonyms:
discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decideddistinctadjective
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"
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faint, hazy, indistinct, vague, bedimmed, same, dim, veiled, nebulose, muzzy, wispy, joint, blurred, bleary, blurry, foggy, cloudy, unclear, fuzzy, shadowy, indefinite, nebulousSynonyms:
discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decideddiscrete, distinctadjective
constituting a separate entity or part
"a government with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct occasions"
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bedimmed, wispy, vague, muzzy, dim, fuzzy, bleary, same, foggy, unclear, nebulose, indistinct, nebulous, blurred, cloudy, blurry, joint, faint, indefinite, hazy, veiled, shadowySynonyms:
clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, discrete, decideddistinct, decidedadjective
recognizable; marked
"noticed a distinct improvement"; "at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage"
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nebulous, foggy, faint, indistinct, same, dim, muzzy, vague, nebulose, indefinite, hazy, joint, bleary, wispy, bedimmed, veiled, unclear, blurry, shadowy, cloudy, blurred, fuzzySynonyms:
discrete, clear-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, decidedclear-cut, distinct, trenchantadjective
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"
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shadowy, joint, indistinct, wispy, blurry, vague, fuzzy, faint, unclear, dim, muzzy, foggy, cloudy, veiled, hazy, bedimmed, bleary, nebulose, same, indefinite, nebulous, blurredSynonyms:
discrete, searching, hard-hitting, decided, clean-cut, trenchant, distinguishable, clear, clear-cut
How to use distinct in a sentence?
When you look at those terms, I've noticed men approach porn like they watch TV. They have things they always like to turn to, sometimes people are interested in things more distinct or a little more of a fetish -- but it doesn't take more and more and more. Of course, that's the rule. Some patients have very rigid fantasies that are dark, but that's the exception, not the rule.
Our analysis reveals that Chinese giant salamander species diverged between 3.1 and 2.4 million years ago, these dates correspond to a period of mountain formation in South China as the Tibetan Plateau rose rapidly, which could have isolated giant salamander populations and led to the evolution of distinct species in different landscapes.
We know the volcano is capable of doing this, we know it is a distinct possibility.
There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness, and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness, and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.
In the same way that when the distinction [ was ] made between Southern Resident killer whales, that shaped the understanding of their needs in terms of conservation or threats they faced, if indeed there are two distinct related populations of transient killer whales, they presently have different needs as well.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#45 | one | |
#210 | united | |
#289 | same | |
#2082 | joint | |
#4709 | cloudy | |
#6028 | distinct | |
#6375 | consolidated | |
#6878 | confused | |
#9389 | dim | |
#9735 | mysterious | |
#9748 | fuzzy | |
#12929 | unclear | |
#13380 | obscure | |
#14437 | vague | |
#15135 | faint | |
#17795 | ambiguous | |
#17805 | opaque | |
#22231 | indefinite | |
#23071 | dubious | |
#23615 | blurred | |
#32292 | foggy | |
#35635 | veiled | |
#35876 | hazy | |
#36486 | blurry | |
#38689 | shadowy | |
#45217 | unintelligible | |
#67890 | nebulous | |
#67973 | indistinct | |
#71842 | conjoined | |
#88701 | turbid | |
#89982 | wispy | |
#101446 | bleary | |
#103703 | muzzy |
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