Dis‐tinct″ (?), a. [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. F. distinct. See Distinguish.] 1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Wherever thus created — for no place
Is yet distinct by name. Milton.
2. Marked; variegated.
The which was dight
With divers flowers distinct with rare delight. Spenser.
3. Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; — with from.
The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct. Clarendon.
4. Not identical; different; individual.
To offend, and judge, are distinct offices. Shak.
5. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.
Relation more particular and distinct. Milton.
Syn. — Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious.