Part 3315

<p><b>3.</b> <def>Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with <i>from</i>.</def>

<blockquote>The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be <b>distinct</b>. <i>Clarendon.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>4.</b> <def>Not identical; different; individual.</def>

<blockquote>To offend, and judge, are <b>distinct</b> offices. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>5.</b> <def>So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; <as>as, we have a <ex>distinct</ex> or indistinct view of a prospect</as>.</def>

<blockquote>Relation more particular and <b>distinct</b>. <i>Milton.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious.</syn>

<h1>Distinct</h1> <Xpage=435>

<hw>Dis*tinct"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <def>To distinguish.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<i>Rom. of R.</i>

<h1>Distinction</h1> <Xpage=435>

<hw>Dis*tinc"tion</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>distinctio</ets>: cf. F. <ets>distinction</ets>.]</ety>

<p><b>1.</b> <def>A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>The <b>distinction</b> of tragedy into acts was not known. <i>Dryden.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.</def>

<blockquote>To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, <b>distinction</b> is requisite. <i>Hooker.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; <as>as, the <ex>distinction</ex> between real and apparent good</as>.</def>

<blockquote>The <b>distinction</b> betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter. <i>Locke.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>4.</b> <def>Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.</def>

<blockquote>Maids, women, wives, without <b>distinction</b>, fall. <i>Dryden.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>5.</b> <def>Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; <as>as, a man of <ex>distinction</ex></as>.</def>

<blockquote>Your country's own means of <b>distinction</b> and defense. <i>D. Webster.</i></blockquote>

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

<h1>Distinctive</h1> <Xpage=435>

<hw>Dis*tinc"tive</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[Cf. F. <ets>distinctif</ets>.]</ety>

<p><b>1.</b> <def>Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.</def>

<blockquote>The <b>distinctive</b> character and institutions of New England. <i>Bancroft.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>