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/hɪˈstɔrɪkli dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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/hɪˈstɒrɪkli dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(distinct)
clear and unmistakable
Etymology
'distinct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'distinctus,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'stinguere' meant 'to prick or mark.'
'distinctus' transformed into the Old French word 'distinct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distinct.'
Initially, it meant 'marked or separate,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clearly different or separate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a unique or separate identity or characteristic that is recognized through historical context.
The architecture of the building is historically-distinct, reflecting the era it was built in.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 05:51