The difference between Distinct and Mistakable

When used as adjectives, distinct means capable of being perceived very clearly, whereas mistakable means possible to be mistaken or misunderstood.

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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. Mistakable as an adjective:

    Possible to be mistaken or misunderstood.

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