distinct (Adjective) — (often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality. ex. "the word 'nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses" ex. "gold is distinct from iron" ex. "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech" ex. "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees" ex. "plants of several distinct types"
distinct (Adjective) — Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined. ex. "a distinct flavour" ex. "a distinct odour of turpentine" ex. "a distinct outline" ex. "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette" ex. "distinct fingerprints"
distinct (Adjective) — Constituting a separate entity or part. ex. "on two distinct occasions"
distinct (Adjective) — Recognizable; marked. ex. "noticed a distinct improvement" ex. "at a distinct disadvantage"
distinct (Adjective) — Clearly or sharply defined to the mind. ex. "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"