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| Main Entry: | distinct |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, obvious |
| Synonyms: | audible, categorical, clean-cut, clear, clear-cut, decided, definite, evident, explicit, express, incisive, lucid, manifest, marked, noticeable, palatable, patent, perspicuous, plain, prescribed, sharp, specific, transparent, trenchant, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable, well-defined, enunciated, recognizable, sharp-cut |
| Notes: | distinct means something stands out - while distinctive implies that an attribute or quality make something recognizable or distinguishable |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, fuzzy, hazy, indistinct, obscure, undefined, vague |
| Main Entry: | distinct |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | different; unconnected |
| Synonyms: | detached, discrete, disparate, dissimilar, distinctive, divergent, diverse, especial, individual, offbeat, particular, peculiar, separate, separated, several, single, sole, special, specific, unattached, unique, various, disunited, poles apart, unassociated |
| Antonyms: | connected, like, resembling, similar |
| Main Entry: | apart |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | separate |
| Synonyms: | afar, alone, aloof, aside, away, cut off*, disconnected, distant, distinct, exclusively, freely, independent, independently, individually, isolated, lone wolf*, separated, separately, singly, special, by itself, disassociated, divorced, excluded, to itself, to one side |
| Antonyms: | together |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | articulate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | clearly, coherently spoken |
| Synonyms: | clear, coherent, comprehensible, definite, distinct, eloquent, expressive, fluent, intelligible, lucid, meaningful, understandable, well-spoken |
| Antonyms: | unclear, unintelligible, misrepresented |
| Main Entry: | audible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | able to be heard |
| Synonyms: | auricular, clear, deafening, discernible, distinct, loud, perceptible, plain, aural, detectable, hearable, loud enough, resounding, roaring, sounding, within earshot |
| Antonyms: | inaudible |
| Main Entry: | clear-cut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | definite |
| Synonyms: | assured, categorical, decided, definitive, distinct, evident, explicit, express, indubitable, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, pronounced, specific, straightforward, unambiguous, undisputed, undoubted, unequivocal, well-defined, crystalline, lucent, sharp-cut, unquestioned |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, fuzzy, indefinite, vague |
| Main Entry: | discrete |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | individual |
| Synonyms: | detached, different, disconnected, discontinuous, distinct, diverse, separate, several, unattached, various |
| Antonyms: | combined, joined, attached |
| Main Entry: | disparate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | at odds, different |
| Synonyms: | contrary, contrasting, discordant, discrepant, dissimilar, distant, distinct, divergent, diverse, incommensurate, incompatible, inconsistent, separate, unequal, uneven, unlike, various, at variance, far cry, inconsonant, like night and day, poles apart, unalike, unequivalent, unsimilar |
| Antonyms: | alike, equal, like, same, similar |
| Main Entry: | diverse |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | different; various |
| Synonyms: | assorted, contradictory, contrary, contrasting, discrete, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, divergent, manifold, miscellaneous, mixed bag*, multifarious, opposite, separate, several, sundry, unequal, unlike, varied, varying, contrasted, contrastive, differing, diversified, diversiform, incommensurable, like night and day, unalike |
| Antonyms: | alike, conforming, identical, like, parallel, similar, uniform |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | emphatic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | insistent, unequivocal |
| Synonyms: | absolute, assertive, assured, categorical, certain, cogent, confident, decided, definite, definitive, determined, direct, distinct, dogmatic, dynamic, earnest, energetic, explicit, express, flat, forceful, forcible, important, impressive, marked, momentous, pointed, positive, potent, powerful, pronounced, significant, sober, solemn, striking, strong, sure, telling, trenchant, unmistakable, vigorous, accented, for a face, no mistake, resounding, stressed |
| Antonyms: | equivocal, indefinite, indistinct, insignificant, reserved, understated, unpronounced |
| Main Entry: | evident |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, clear |
| Synonyms: | axiomatic, barefaced*, clear-cut, conspicuous, distinct, fact, incontrovertible, indisputable, logical, manifest, noticeable, obvious, open-and-shut*, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, reasonable, straightforward, tangible, unambiguous, unmistakable, visible, crystal clear, incontestable, plain as day |
| Antonyms: | disputable, hidden, indefinite, obscure, secret, uncertain, unclear, unknown, unsure, vague, mistakable |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | explicit |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | specific, unambiguous |
| Synonyms: | absolute, accurate, categorical, certain, clean-cut, clear, clear-cut, correct, definite, definitive, direct, distinct, exact, express, frank, lucid, obvious, on the nose*, open, outspoken, patent, perspicuous, plain, positive, precise, stated, straightforward, sure, understandable, unequivocal, unqualified, unreserved |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, confused, equivocal, implicit, indefinite, obscure, vague, unspecific |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | individual |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | distinctive, exclusive |
| Synonyms: | alone, characteristic, definite, diagnostic, different, discrete, distinct, especial, express, idiosyncratic, indivisible, lone, odd, only, original, own, particular, peculiar, personal, proper, reserved, respective, secluded, select, separate, several, single, singular, sole, solitary, special, specific, uncommon, unique, unusual, diacritic, personalized, unitary |
| Antonyms: | common, general, ordinary |
| Main Entry: | intelligible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | understandable |
| Synonyms: | clear, comprehensible, distinct, knowable, lucid, luminous, obvious, open, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable, apprehensible, fathomable, graspable |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, confusing, equivocal, obscure, perplexing, unintelligible |
| Main Entry: | legible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | easy to read |
| Synonyms: | clear, coherent, distinct, intelligible, lucid, neat, plain, readable, sharp, understandable, decipherable, easily read |
| Antonyms: | illegible, unreadable |
| Main Entry: | limpid |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | clear, comprehensible |
| Synonyms: | bright, comprehensible, definite, distinct, filmy, intelligible, lucid, obvious, pellucid, perspicuous, pure, thin, translucent, transparent, unambiguous, crystal-clear, crystalline, luculent, see-through, transpicuous |
| Antonyms: | incomprehensible, muddy, obscure, unintelligible, vague |
| Main Entry: | lurid |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | shocking, gruesome |
| Synonyms: | ashen, bloody, deep, disgusting, distinct, exaggerated, extreme, fiery, ghastly, gory*, graphic, grim, grisly, hideous, horrible, livid, macabre, melodramatic, obscene, off-color*, offensive, purple*, racy, raunchy, revolting, rough, salty, sanguine*, savage, sensational, sinister, startling, terrible, terrifying, violent, vivid, yellow*, horrid, horrifying, low-down |
| Antonyms: | clean, humble, modest |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | manifest |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | clear, obvious |
| Synonyms: | apparent, bold, clear-cut*, conspicuous, distinct, evident, glaring, noticeable, open, palpable, patent, plain, prominent, shown, straightforward, unambiguous, unmistakable, visible, big as life, crystal clear, disclosed, divulged, evidenced, evinced, revealed, told |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, concealed, obscure, unclear, vague |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | marked |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, obvious |
| Synonyms: | clear, considerable, conspicuous, decided, distinct, evident, manifest, notable, noted, noticeable, outstanding, patent, pointed, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, salient, signal, striking, arresting |
| Antonyms: | ambiguous, obscure, vague, unapparent, unnoticeable |
| Main Entry: | noticeable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | conspicuous, evident |
| Synonyms: | apparent, appreciable, arresting, arrestive, big as life, can't miss it, clear, distinct, eye-catching, manifest, marked, notable, noteworthy, observable, obvious, open and shut, outstanding, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, pointed, prominent, remarkable, salient, sensational, signal, spectacular, striking, under one's nose, unmistakable |
| Antonyms: | forgotten, inconspicuous, obscure, overlooked, unnoticeable |
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