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distinct

adjective (DIFFERENT)
 
 
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Definition

C1 clearly separate and different (from something else): The two concepts are quite distinct (from each other). There are two distinct factions within the one political party.Different and difference as distinct from rather than: She's a personal assistant as distinct from a secretary.Different and difference distinctly
 
 
/-li/ adverb
I distinctly remember asking him.Apparent and obviousVisible
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