Distinct vs. Pronounced — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distinct and Pronounced
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Distinct
Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type
There are two distinct types of sickle cell disease
The patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing
Pronounced
Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous
He had a pronounced squint
Distinct
Readily distinguishable by the senses
A distinct smell of nicotine
Pronounced
Spoken; voiced.
Distinct
Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete
On two distinct occasions.
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Pronounced
Strongly marked; distinct
Walks with a pronounced limp.
Distinct
Easily perceived by the senses
A distinct flavor.
Pronounced
Uttered, articulated.
Distinct
Clearly defined; unquestionable
At a distinct disadvantage.
Pronounced
Strongly marked.
Distinct
Capable of being perceived very clearly.
Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.
Pronounced
Simple past tense and past participle of pronounce
Distinct
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
Horses are distinct from zebras.
Pronounced
Strongly marked; unequivocal; decided. [A Gallicism]
[His] views became every day more pronounced.
Distinct
Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent.
Pronounced
Strongly marked; easily noticeable;
Walked with a marked limp
A pronounced flavor of cinnamon
Distinct
Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
Pronounced
Produced by the organs of speech
Distinct
(obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Distinct
(obsolete) Marked; variegated.
Distinct
To distinguish; to make a distinction.
Distinct
Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
Wherever thus created - for no placeIs yet distinct by name.
Distinct
Marked; variegated.
The which [place] was dightWith divers flowers distinct with rare delight.
Distinct
Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; - with from.
The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.
Distinct
Not identical; different; individual.
To offend, and judge, are distinct offices.
Distinct
So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.
Relation more particular and distinct.
Distinct
To distinguish.
Distinct
Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined;
A distinct flavor
A distinct odor of turpentine
A distinct outline
The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette
Distinct fingerprints
Distinct
(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality;
Plants of several distinct types
The word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses
Gold is distinct from iron
A tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees
Distinct
Constituting a separate entity or part;
A government with three discrete divisions
On two distinct occasions
Distinct
Recognizable; marked;
Noticed a distinct improvement
At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage
Distinct
Clearly or sharply defined to the mind;
Clear-cut evidence of tampering
Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
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