distinct//dɪˈstɪŋkt//B2Frequency Level 8NeutralAdjectivedistinctCanonical form1Clearly different or separate from something else; not identical.The two languages are distinct from each other.2Easily perceived or recognized; clear and unmistakable.There was a distinct smell of smoke in the room.SynonymseparatedifferentclearAntonymsimilarvague