distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
dis · tinct
dɪ · ˈstɪŋkt
English Definition
adj. clearly different
Significado en Español
distinto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khác biệt
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Example Sentence
Cats and dogs are distinct species.
猫和狗是不同物种。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(separate)+tinct(prick).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “distinct”:
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A
Unique
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B
Hidden
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C
Dull
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D
Similar
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A — Unique.
“distinct” means adj. clearly different
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Each twin had a ______ personality that set her apart from the other.
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A
identical
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B
similar
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C
distinct
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D
matching
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C — distinct.
“distinct” means adj. clearly different
Common questions about “distinct”
What does “distinct” mean?
distinct — adj. clearly different. In Chinese: 明显不同的.
How do you pronounce “distinct”?
distinct is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tinct.
How do you use “distinct” in a sentence?
Cats and dogs are distinct species. (猫和狗是不同物种。)
What are synonyms for “distinct”?
separate, different — all close in meaning to distinct (adj. clearly different).
Is “distinct” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. distinct appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “distinct”?
dis(separate)+tinct(prick).
