DISTINCTLY
distinctly, clearly
(adverb) clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; “it’s distinctly possible”; “I could clearly see myself in his situation”
distinctly
(adverb) to a distinct degree; “urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate”
distinctly
(adverb) in a distinct and distinguishable manner; “the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
distinctly (comparative more distinctly, superlative most distinctly)
In a distinct manner.
Antonyms
• indistinctly
Source: Wiktionary
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.
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.
Dis*tinct", v. t.
Definition: To distinguish. [Obs.] Rom. of R.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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