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Having sharp outlines
plain, unmistakable, sharp, well-defined; see clear 2, definite 2.
Not connected with another
discrete, different, separate, dissimilar; see different 1, distinguished 1, separated.
Clearly heard
clear, audible, enunciated; see audible. See syn. study at different.

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adjective

Distinguished from others by nature or qualities:
discrete, separate, several, various. See same
Readily seen, perceived, or understood:
apparent, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, evident, manifest, noticeable, observable, obvious, patent, plain, pronounced, visible. See see
Without any doubt:
clear, clear-cut, decided, definite, pronounced, unquestionable. See certain
Clearly defined; not ambiguous:
clear, sharp, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable. See clear

See distinct in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms

distinct discrete separate several

These adjectives mean distinguished from others in nature or qualities: 12 distinct colors; a company with six discrete divisions; a problem consisting of two separate issues; performed several steps of the process.

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