Meaning

adjective (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

adjective easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

adjective constituting a separate entity or part

originFrom Middle English distincte, past participle of distincten (“to distinguish, discern”), from Old French destincter, from Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere (“to distinguish”); see distinguish.

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