distinct
gb/dɪstˈɪŋkt/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
B2
Inglés
~ 2600
különböző, eltérő, határozott, jól kivehető, komoly, egyértelmű
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is distinct from [something else]
The two species are distinct in both appearance and behavior.
A két faj mind megjelenésében, mind viselkedésében különbözik egymástól.
Her voice was distinct from all the others in the choir.
A hangja eltért a kórus többi tagjának hangjától.
These are two distinct issues that should not be confused.
The pattern on each vase is distinct, making them unique.
There is a distinct difference between the two proposals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My bag is distinct from yours.
Az én táskám különbözik a tiédtől.
Cats and dogs are distinct animals.
A macskák és a kutyák különböző állatok.
The two colors are distinct.
His style is distinct from mine.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinct' with 'distinctive'. 'Distinct' means clearly separate, while 'distinctive' means having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
Significado
clearly different or separate
Colocaciones
quite distinct
|distinct possibility
|distinct advantage
|distinct style
|remain distinct
Sinónimos
different (More general term; 'distinct' emphasizes clear separation or uniqueness.)
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separate (Focuses on being apart physically or conceptually, not necessarily on clarity of difference.)
Antónimos
similar (Indicates having qualities in common rather than being clearly different.)
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indistinct (Means unclear or blurred, the opposite of clearly separate.)
Temas
description
|comparison
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Easy to see as different from something else.
Clearly different and separate from something else of a similar type.
B2
2
határozott
B1
jól kivehető
B2
Patrón de uso:
a distinct [sound/smell/impression]
I heard a distinct knock at the door.
Határozott kopogást hallottam az ajtón.
There was a distinct smell of smoke in the air.
Határozott füstszag volt a levegőben.
She had the distinct impression that she was being watched.
His accent is quite distinct and easy to recognize.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I heard a distinct cry.
Egy jól kivehető kiáltást hallottam.
There is a distinct taste of lemon in the cake.
A süteménynek határozott citromíze van.
I have a distinct memory of that day.
The voice was distinct in the quiet room.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'clear' instead of 'distinct', missing the nuance of separation from other signals or stimuli.
Significado
easy to notice or recognize
Colocaciones
distinct sound
|distinct smell
|distinct impression
|distinct voice
Sinónimos
clear (General term for easy to perceive; 'distinct' can imply separation from background noise or context.)
Antónimos
unclear (Not easy to perceive or understand.)
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indistinct (Blurred or hard to detect.)
Temas
perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Easy to see, hear, or understand.
Easily perceived by the senses or the mind; clear and definite.
B2
3
komoly
A2
egyértelmű
B1
Patrón de uso:
a distinct [possibility/advantage/chance]
There’s a distinct possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
Komoly esély van arra, hogy holnap esni fog.
She has a distinct advantage over the other candidates due to her experience.
A tapasztalata miatt egyértelmű előnyben van a többi jelölttel szemben.
I felt a distinct change in his attitude.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a distinct chance of rain.
Komoly esély van az esőre.
She has a distinct advantage in the game.
Egyértelmű előnye van a játékban.
I saw a distinct change in the weather.
Significado
definite and obvious
Colocaciones
distinct possibility
|distinct chance
|distinct advantage
Sinónimos
definite (Stronger emphasis on certainty; 'distinct' conveys clarity as well as certainty.)
Antónimos
uncertain (Lacking clarity or certainty.)
Temas
certainty
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Real and clear enough to notice or be sure about.
Definite and unmistakable; not just possible but certain enough to be noticed as real.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
distinct
AFI
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkt/
Sílabas y acento
dis - tinct (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinct)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: distinct
- Comparative: distincter
- Superlative: distinctest
Familia de palabras
Forms
distincter
adjective
distinctest
adjective
Core family
Related words
distinguishable
adjective
distinctively
adverb
distinctiveness
noun
distinguished
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
distinctness
noun
Expresiones
by no means distinct
1/bˈaɪ nˈoʊ mˈinz dɪstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
not clearly different at all
Not different in any clear way.
Ejemplos
- The twins are by no means distinct; they look almost identical.
- These problems are by no means distinct from each other.
make a distinction between
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
recognize or show difference between things
To understand or show how two things are different.
Ejemplos
- It's important to make a distinction between opinion and fact.
- The law makes a clear distinction between adults and minors.