English-Thai Dictionary

distinct

ADJ แตกต่าง ชัดเจน  แยกกัน ชัดเจน  detached separated unified connected teak-tak-chad-jen

 

distinction

N ความ ยอดเยี่ยม  ความ โดดเด่น  ความมีอำนาจ  eminence renown lowliness unimportance kwam-yod-tiam

 

distinction

N ความแตกต่าง  difference resemblance kwam-teak-tak

 

distinctive

ADJ เด่น  พิเศษ  มี ลักษณะเฉพาะ  characteristic peculiar unique den

 

distinctively

ADV อย่าง เด่นชัด  อย่างชัดเจน  yang-den-chad

 

distinctiveness

N ความ เป็น ลักษณะเฉพาะ  characteristic kwam-pen-lak-sa-na-chow

 

distinctly

ADV อย่างชัดแจ้ง  อย่างชัดเจน  อย่าง แตกต่าง  differently excellently yang-chad-jeang

 

distinctness

N ความ ชัดเจน  ความ ชัดแจ้ง  kwam-chad-jang

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DISTINCT

a.[L. See Distinguish. ] 1. Literally, having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign, or by a note or mark; as a place distinct by name.
2. Different; separate; not the same in number or kind; as, he holds tow distinct offices; he is known by distinct titles.
3. Separate in place; not conjunct; as, the two regiments marched together, but had distinct encampments.
4. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; clear; not confused. To reason correctly we must have distinct ideas. We have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.
5. Spotted; variegated.
Tempestuous fell his arrows from the fourfold-visagd four, distinct with eyes.

 

DISTINCT

v.t.To distinguish. [Not in use. ]

 

DISTINCTION

n.[L.] 1. The act of separating or distinguishing.
2. A note or mark of difference. [Seldom used. ]
3. Difference made; a separation or disagreement in kind or qualities, by which one thing is known from another. We observe a distinction between matter and spirit; a distinction between matter and spirit; a distinction between the animal and vegetable kingdoms; a distinction between good and evil, right and wrong; between sound reasoning and sophistry.
4. Difference regarded; separation; preference; as in the phrase, without distinction, which denotes promiscuously, all together, alike.
Maids, women, wives, without distinction fall.
5. Separation; division; as the distinction of tragedy into acts.
[In this sense, division would be preferable. ]
6. Notation of difference; discrimination; as a distinction between real and apparent good.
In classing the qualities of actions, it is necessary to make accurate distinctions.
7. Eminence; superiority; elevation of rank in society, or elevation of character; honorable estimation. Men who hold a high rank by birth or office, and men who are eminent for their talents, services or worth, are called men of distinction, as being raised above others by positive institutions or by reputation. So we say, a man of note.
8. That which confers eminence or superiority; office, rank or public favor.
9. Discernment; judgment.

 

DISTINCTIVE

a. 1. That marks distinction or difference; as distinctive names or titles.
2. Having the power to distinguish and discern. [Less proper. ]

 

DISTINCTIVELY

adv. With distinction; plainly.

 

DISTINCTLY

adv. 1. Separately; with distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing with another; as a proposition distinctly understood; a figure distinctly defined. Hence,
2. Clearly; plainly; as, to view an object distinctly.

 

DISTINCTNESS

n. 1. The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things; as the distinctness of two ideas, or of distant objects.
2. Nice discrimination; whence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DISTINCT

Dis *tinct ", a. Etym: [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. F.distinct. See Distinguish. ]

 

1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified. [Obs. ] Wherever thus created -- for no place Is yet distinct by name. Milton.

 

2. Marked; variegated. [Obs. ] The which [place ] was dight With divers flowers distinct with rare delight. Spenser.

 

3. 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. Clarendon.

 

4. Not identical; different; individual. To offend, and judge, are distinct offices. Shak.

 

5. 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. Milton.

 

Syn. -- Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious.

 

DISTINCT

DISTINCT Dis *tinct ", v. t.

 

Defn: To distinguish. [Obs. ] Rom. of R.

 

DISTINCTION

Dis *tinc "tion, n. Etym: [L. distinctio: cf. F. distinction. ]

 

1. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [Obs. ] The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known. Dryden.

 

2. The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth,distinction is requisite. Hooker.

 

3. That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter. Locke.

 

4. Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. Maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall. Dryden.

 

5. Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. Your country's own means of distinction and defense. D. Webster.

 

Syn. -- Difference; variation, variety; contrast; diversity; contrariety; disagreement; discrimination; preference; superiority; rank; note; eminence.

 

DISTINCTIVE

Dis *tinc "tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. distinctif. ]

 

1. Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar. The distinctive character and institutions of New England. Bancroft.

 

2. Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating. [Obs. ] Sir T. Browne.

 

DISTINCTIVELY

DISTINCTIVELY Dis *tinc "tive *ly, adv.

 

Defn: With distinction; plainly.

 

DISTINCTIVENESS

DISTINCTIVENESS Dis *tinc "tive *ness, n.

 

Defn: State of being distinctive.

 

DISTINCTLY

DISTINCTLY Dis *tinct "ly, adv.

 

1. With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly.

 

2. With meaning; significantly. [Obs. ] Thou dost snore distinctly; There's meaning in thy snores. Shak.

 

Syn. -- Separately; clearly; plainly; obviously.

 

DISTINCTNESS

DISTINCTNESS Dis *tinct "ness, n.

 

1. The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things. The soul's... distinctness from the body. Cudworth.

 

2. Nice discrimination; hence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.

 

Syn. -- Plainness; clearness; precision; perspicuity.

 

DISTINCTURE

DISTINCTURE Dis *tinc "ture, n.

 

Defn: Distinctness. [R.]

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

distinct

dis tinct |disˈtiNGkt dəˈstɪŋ (k )t | ▶adjective 1 recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type: the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing | there are two distinct types of sickle cell disease. • physically separate: the gallery is divided into five distinct spaces. 2 readily distinguishable by the senses: a distinct smell of nicotine. • [ attrib. ] (used for emphasis ) so clearly apparent as to be unmistakable; definite: he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't pleased. DERIVATIVES dis tinct ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘differentiated ’): from Latin distinctus ‘separated, distinguished, ’ from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

distinction

dis tinc tion |disˈtiNGkSHən dəˈstɪŋ (k )ʃən | ▶noun 1 a difference or contrast between similar things or people: there is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politics | I was completely unaware of class distinctions. • the separation of things or people into different groups according to their attributes or characteristics: these procedures were to be applied to all births, without distinction. 2 excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: a novelist of distinction. • a decoration or honor awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding achievement: he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography. • recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination: I made a distinction in Greek. Compare with merit. PHRASES distinction without a difference an artificially created distinction where no real difference exists. have the distinction of be different from others of a similar type by virtue of a notable characteristic or achievement: pinto beans have the distinction of being one of the quickest beans to cook. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category ’): via Old French from Latin distinctio (n- ), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

distinctive

dis tinc tive |disˈtiNGktiv dəˈstɪŋ (k )tɪv | ▶adjective characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others: juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavor. DERIVATIVES dis tinc tive ly adverb, dis tinc tive ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘serving to differentiate ’): from late Latin distinctivus, from Latin distinct- ‘distinguished ’ (see distinct ).

 

distinctly

dis tinct ly |disˈtiNGktlē | ▶adverb in a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly: reading each word slowly and distinctly. • (used for emphasis ) in a way that is very noticeable or apparent; decidedly: two distinctly different cultures | he looked distinctly uncomfortable.

 

Oxford Dictionary

distinct

dis |tinct |dɪˈstɪŋ (k )t | ▶adjective 1 recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type: the patterns of spoken language are distinct from those of writing | there are two distinct types of sickle cell disease. • physically separate: the gallery is divided into five distinct spaces. 2 readily distinguishable by the senses: a distinct smell of nicotine. • [ attrib. ] (used for emphasis ) so clearly apparent to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite: he got the distinct impression that Melissa wasn't best pleased. DERIVATIVES distinctness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘differentiated ’): from Latin distinctus ‘separated, distinguished ’, from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

distinction

dis |tinc ¦tion |dɪˈstɪŋ (k )ʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 a difference or contrast between similar things or people: there is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politics | I was completely unaware of class distinctions. • [ mass noun ] the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics: high interest rates strike down, without distinction, small businesses and the unemployed. 2 [ mass noun ] excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: a novelist of distinction. • [ count noun ] a decoration or honour awarded to someone: he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography. • [ count noun ] a grade in an examination denoting excellence: she gained a distinction in her diploma. Compare with merit. PHRASES distinction without a difference an artificially created distinction where no real difference exists. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category ’): via Old French from Latin distinctio (n- ), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

distinctive

dis ¦tinct |ive |dɪˈstɪŋ (k )tɪv | ▶adjective characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others: juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour. DERIVATIVES distinctively adverb, distinctiveness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘serving to differentiate ’): from late Latin distinctivus, from Latin distinct- ‘distinguished ’ (see distinct ).

 

distinctly

dis |tinct ¦ly |dɪˈstɪŋ (k )tli | ▶adverb in a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly: reading each word slowly and distinctly. • [ as submodifier ] (used for emphasis ) in a way that is very noticeable or apparent; decidedly: two distinctly different cultures | he looked distinctly uncomfortable.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

distinct

distinct adjective 1 two distinct categories: discrete, separate, different, unconnected; precise, specific, distinctive, individual, contrasting. ANTONYMS overlapping. 2 the tail has distinct black tips: clear, well-defined, unmistakable, easily distinguishable; recognizable, visible, obvious, pronounced, prominent, striking. ANTONYMS indistinct, indefinite.

 

distinction

distinction noun 1 class distinctions: difference, contrast, dissimilarity, variance, variation; division, differentiation, dividing line, gulf, gap. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 a painter of distinction: importance, significance, note, consequence; renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, preeminence, repute, reputation; merit, worth, greatness, excellence, quality. ANTONYMS mediocrity. 3 he had served with distinction: honor, credit, excellence, merit.

 

distinctive

distinctive adjective the distinctive design in the lace: distinguishing, characteristic, typical, individual, particular, peculiar, unique, exclusive, special. ANTONYMS common.

 

distinctly

distinctly adverb 1 there's something distinctly odd about him: decidedly, markedly, definitely; clearly, noticeably, obviously, plainly, evidently, unmistakably, manifestly, patently. 2 Laura spoke quite distinctly: clearly, plainly, intelligibly, audibly, unambiguously.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

distinct

distinct adjective 1 any employee would fall into one of two distinct categories: discrete, separate, individual, different, unconnected, unassociated, detached; precise, specific, distinctive, dissimilar, unalike, contrasting, disparate, unique; Latin sui generis. ANTONYMS indistinct; overlapping; approximate. 2 the tail has distinct black tips: clear, clear-cut, definite, well defined, sharp, marked, decided, unmistakable, easily distinguishable; recognizable, visible, perceptible, noticeable, obvious, plain, plain as day, evident, apparent, manifest, patent, palpable, unambiguous, unequivocal, pronounced, prominent, striking. ANTONYMS indistinct; fuzzy; indefinite.

 

distinction

distinction noun 1 the distinction between academic and vocational qualifications: difference, contrast, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, divergence, variance, variation; division, separation, differentiation, contradistinction, discrimination, segregation, dividing line, gulf, gap, chasm. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 a painter of distinction: importance, significance, note, consequence, account; renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, pre-eminence, repute, reputation, honour, prestige, status, high standing, illustriousness, name, mark, rank; merit, worth, greatness, excellence, glory, quality, superiority. ANTONYMS mediocrity. 3 he had served with distinction in the Great War: honour, credit, excellence, merit.

 

distinctive

distinctive adjective each subculture developed a distinctive dress style: distinguishing, characteristic, typical, individual, particular, peculiar, idiosyncratic, differentiating, unique, exclusive, special, especial; remarkable, unusual, singular, noteworthy, different, uncommon, extraordinary, original. ANTONYMS common.

 

distinctly

distinctly adverb 1 there's something distinctly odd about him: decidedly, markedly, definitely, emphatically; clearly, noticeably, obviously, plainly, evidently, unmistakably, manifestly, patently, palpably; blatantly, glaringly, conspicuously, pointedly; unquestionably, undeniably, indisputably; Brit. informal dead. ANTONYMS vaguely, possibly. 2 ‘No! ’ Laura said quite distinctly: clearly, plainly, intelligibly, audibly, unambiguously, loud and clear, with clarity, precisely. ANTONYMS indistinctly.

 

French Dictionary

distinct

distinct , incte adj. adjectif 1 Qui se perçoit clairement. : Ces chiffres ne sont pas très distincts. SYNONYME clair ; évident ; visible . 2 Qu ’on ne peut confondre avec autre chose. : Des problèmes distincts les uns des autres. SYNONYME différent . Prononciation Les lettres ct se prononcent ou non au masculin, [distɛ̃kt, distɛ̃ ]

 

distinctement

distinctement adv. adverbe De façon distincte. : Parle distinctement pour qu ’on te comprenne bien. SYNONYME clairement ; nettement .

 

distinctif

distinctif , ive adj. adjectif Caractéristique. : Des caractères distinctifs. SYNONYME particulier ; spécifique .

 

distinction

distinction n. f. nom féminin 1 Action de distinguer, de faire la différence entre plusieurs éléments. : Il est essentiel de faire une distinction entre les produits. 2 Marque d ’estime. : Ce chercheur a obtenu une distinction honorifique. SYNONYME décoration . 3 Raffinement, délicatesse. : Elle s ’exprime avec distinction. SYNONYME classe ; élégance .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

distinct

dis tinct /dɪstɪ́ŋ (k )t /→distinguish 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 別個の , 独特な ; « …と » まったく異なった «from » ▸ two distinct types [categories ]2つの別のタイプ [範疇 （はんちゅう ）]▸ Their culture is quite distinct from ours .彼らの文化は私たちのとはまったく異なる 2 〈物 形 輪郭などが 〉 (知覚的に )鮮明な , 明瞭 （めいりよう ）な, 明確な ▸ a distinct sound [voice ]鮮明な音 [声 ]▸ a distinct smell 強いにおい 3 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗はっきりした , 明らかな, まぎれもない 〈可能性 考え 質など 〉▸ a distinct impression はっきりした印象 ▸ a distinct advantage 明らかな利点 ▸ There was a distinct possibility that he was a spy .彼がスパイであるはっきりした可能性があった as dist í nct from A A 〈人 物など 〉とは違って [た ].～ness 名詞

 

distinction

dis tinc tion /dɪstɪ́ŋ (k )ʃ (ə )n /→distinguish 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 U «…の間の » 区別 , 相違, 差異 ; 差別, 分け隔て «between » (!具体例ではa ～/～s; その際しばしば修飾語を伴う ) ▸ make [draw ] a distinction between discipline and punishment しつけと罰の区別を付ける ▸ a big [clear, crucial, subtle ] distinction 大きな [はっきりした, 決定的な, 微妙な ]違い ▸ a distinction without a difference 名ばかりの区別 2 C 〖単数形で 〗 «…という » 栄誉 «of do ing » (!時にa [the ] dubious ～で不名誉を表す ) ; ｟英 かたく ｠栄誉の印, 称号, 勲章 ; ｟英 ｠優秀賞 ▸ Barry has the distinction of being one of the few experts on the disease .名誉なことにバリーはその病気の数少ない専門家の1人である ▸ get [gain ] a distinction in an exam 試験で優等をとる 3 U ｟かたく ｠卓越, 優秀性 ; 高名, 名声 ▸ a doctor of great distinction すばらしく優秀な医者 with dist í nction 1 立派な成績で .2 見事に .without dist í nction 1 区別 [差別 ]せずに ▸ without distinction of sex 男女を問わず .2 ひどく, まずく .

 

distinctive

dis tinc tive /dɪstɪ́ŋ (k )tɪv /→distinguish 形容詞 more ～; most ～(ほかとの )違いを示す (ような ); 〘言 〙弁別 [示差 ]的な ; « …に » 独特 [特有 ]の «of » ▸ a distinctive characteristic [feature ]際立った特徴 ▸ a distinctive accent [smell, voice ]独特のなまり [におい, 声 ]▸ What is distinctive about the American way of divorce? アメリカ人の離婚のしかたに特徴的なことは何ですか ～ly 副詞 特徴的に ; 独特 [特有 ]に .～ness 名詞 U 特殊性, 独特であること .

 

distinctly

dis tinct ly /dɪstɪ́ŋ (k )tli /副詞 1 明瞭 （めいりよう ）に, 明確に, はっきりと 〈覚えているなど 〉.2 〖しばしば否定的な 形容詞 の前で; 強調して 〗疑いなく, まぎれもなく, 明らかに .