distinct

adjective

1. distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
2. different in nature or quality; dissimilar (sometimes followed by from): Gold is distinct from iron.
3. clear to the senses or intellect; plain; unmistakable: The ship appeared as a distinct silhouette.
4. distinguishing or perceiving clearly: distinct vision.
5. unquestionably exceptional or notable: a distinct honor.
6. Archaic. distinctively decorated or adorned.

adjective

1. easily sensed or understood; clear; precise
2. (when postpositive, foll by from) not the same (as); separate (from); distinguished (from)
3. not alike; different
4. sharp; clear
5. recognizable; definitea distinct improvement
6. explicit; unequivocal
7. maths logic (of a pair of entities) not identical
8. botany (of parts of a plant) not joined together; separate