The difference between Distinct and Indistinct

When used as adjectives, distinct means capable of being perceived very clearly, whereas indistinct means not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline.

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  1. Distinct as an adjective:

    Capable of being perceived very clearly.

    Examples:

    "Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

  2. Distinct as an adjective:

    Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

    Examples:

    "Horses are distinct from zebras."

  3. Distinct as an adjective:

    Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

    Examples:

    "Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent."

  4. Distinct as an adjective:

    Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

  5. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

  6. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Marked; variegated.

  1. Indistinct as an adjective (of an image etc):

    not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

  2. Indistinct as an adjective (of a thought, idea etc):

    hazy or vague

  3. Indistinct as an adjective (of speech):

    difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

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