distinct meaning

distinct means 'clearly different or separate from others'.

distinct :

clear, different

adjective

▪ The two colors are distinct.

▪ The two colors are clearly different.

▪ She has a distinct voice.

▪ She has a clearly different voice.

paraphrasing

▪ unique – one of a kind

▪ separate – not together

▪ clear – easy to see

▪ noticeable – easy to see or hear

distinct

Pronunciation

distinct [dɪˈstɪŋkt]

The stress is on 'stinct' and sounds like 'di-stinkt'.

Common phrases and grammar about distinct

distinct - Common meaning

adjective
clear, different

Part of Speech Changes for "distinct"

▪ distinction (noun) – a difference or contrast

▪ distinctly (adverb) – clearly or noticeably

▪ distinctive (adjective) – having a special quality

▪ indistinct (adjective) – not clear or sharp

Common Expressions with "distinct"

▪ distinct advantage – a clear benefit

▪ distinct possibility – a clear chance

▪ distinct impression – a clear feeling or idea

▪ distinct lack – a clear absence

Important examples of distinct in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, distinct often means clearly different or separate.

▪The report showed distinct results.
▪The report showed clearly different results.

Example of a confusing word: distinctive (having a special quality)

▪The report showed distinctive results.
▪The report showed results with a special quality.
"Distinct" is an adjective meaning "clearly different" or "separate," and it is used to describe results that are clearly different from each other. In contrast, "distinctive" means "having a special quality or feature" that makes something stand out. While "distinct" emphasizes difference, "distinctive" emphasizes uniqueness or a characteristic feature. In the sentence "The report showed distinct results," "distinct" is the correct choice because it highlights the clear differences in the results. Using "distinctive" here would incorrectly suggest that the results have a special quality, which is not the intended meaning.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

As an adjective, distinct is often used to describe differences or characteristics in TOEIC questions.

▪They have distinct roles in the project.
▪They have clearly different roles in the project.

distinct

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

distinct possibility

'clear chance', used when something is very likely.

▪There is a distinct possibility of rain.
▪There is a clear chance of rain.

make a distinct impression

means 'to leave a clear and strong effect'.

▪She made a distinct impression at the meeting.
▪She left a clear and strong effect at the meeting.

Differences between similar words and distinct

distinct

,

unique

differences

Distinct means clearly different, while unique means one of a kind.

distinct
▪The twins have distinct personalities.
▪The twins have clearly different personalities.
unique
▪Her style is unique.
▪Her style is one of a kind.

distinct

,

separate

differences

Distinct means clearly different, while separate means not together.

distinct
▪The flavors are distinct.
▪They live in houses that are not together.
separate
▪They live in separate houses.
▪They live in houses that are not together.

Words with the same origin as distinct

The origin of distinct

The word 'distinct' comes from the Latin 'distinctus', meaning 'separated' or 'distinguished'.

Word structure

It has the prefix dis (apart), root stinct (to prick), and means 'to separate apart'.

Words with the same origin

The root of distinct is stinct (to prick). Words with the same root include extinct (no longer existing).

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