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distinct

The correct spelling is distinct.

How to pronounce distinct

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/
adjective

IPA: /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Say it like: Dis-tin-ct

The correct spelling is distinct. Capable of being perceived very clearly. For example: "Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Usage Examples

Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.

Horses are distinct from zebras.

Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Capable of being perceived very clearly.
  2. 2.Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
  3. 3.Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
  4. 4.Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
  5. 5.Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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