1 (often foll. by from) a not identical; separate; individual. b different in kind or quality; unlike.
2 a clearly perceptible; plain. b clearly understandable; definite.
3 unmistakable, decided (had a distinct impression of being watched).
Derivatives:
distinctly adv. distinctness n.
Etymology: ME f. L distinctus past part. of distinguere DISTINGUISH
Useful english dictionary. 2012.