Literally, having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign, or by a note or mark; as a place distinct by name.' .

Different; separate; not the same in number or kind; as, he holds tow distinct offices; he is known by distinct titles.

Separate in place; not conjunct; as, the two regiments marched together, but had distinct encampments.

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.

Spotted; variegated. Tempestuous fell his arrows from the fourfold-visagd four, distinct with eyes.

To distinguish.