ETYM Latin distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. French distinct. Related to Distinguish.
1. Recognizable; marked; SYN. decided.
2. Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined.
3. (Often followed by 'from') Not alike; different in nature or quality; SYN. distinguishable.
chiseled · clean-cut · clear · clear-cut · crisp · crystalline · decided · defined · definite · different · discrete · distinguishable · knifelike · outlined · precise · razor-sharp · separate · sharp · trenchant · well-defined