<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.</li><li>different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron.</li><li>clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.</li><li>unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor.</li></ul>