2022-02-10
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – D - distinctive & distinct & distinguished
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Dictionary.com:
ออกเสียง distinctive = “dih-STINGK-tiv”
ออกเสียง distinct = “dih-STINGKT”
ออกเสียง distinguished = “dih-STING-gwisht”
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:
distinctive & distinct & distinguished
These words are related but not interchangeable in meaning.
Distinctive means “characteristic,”
“individual,”
“set apart”:
“the distinctive roar of a lion.”
Distinct means “clear,”
“plain,”
“definite,”
“unmistakable in its identity”:
“Oxygen has properties distinct from those of helium.”
Distinguished stresses the quality or characteristic
of being eminent, outstanding, renowned:
“This official has had a distinguished career in public service.”
What isdistinct is clearly seen and not easily mistaken for something else;
what isdistinctive is something so set apart as to be conspicuous;
what is distinguished is conspicuous by reason of excellence and distinction.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
Choose the Right Synonym for distinctive
Characteristic, Individual, Peculiar, Distinctive
mean indicating a special quality or identity.
CHARACTERISTIC applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class. responded with her characteristic wit
INDIVIDUAL stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class. a highly individual writing style
PECULIAR applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness. an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British
DISTINCTIVE indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy. a distinctive aura of grace and elegance
Choose the Right Synonym for distinct
Distinct, Separate, Discrete
mean not being each and every one the same.
Distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others.
two distinct versions
Separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.
separate rooms
Discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.
broke the job down into discrete stages
Choose the Right Synonym for distinguished
Famous, Renowned, Celebrated, Noted, Notorious, Distinguished, Eminent, Illustrious
mean known far and wide.
Famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.
a famous actress
Renowned implies more glory and acclamation.
one of the most renowned figures in sports history
Celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.
the most celebrated beauty of her day
Noted suggests well-deserved public attention.
the noted mystery writer
Notorious frequently adds to Famous an implication of questionableness or evil.
a notorious gangster
Distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.
a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize
Eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.
the country's most eminent writers
Illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.
illustrious war heroes
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language:
distinct
Usage Note:
A thing is distinct
if it is sharply distinguished from other things;
a property or attribute is distinctive
if it enables us to distinguish one thing from another.
There are two distinct colors on the face of the Canada goose
means that the two colors are clearly different from each other,
while There are two distinctive colors on the face of the Canada goose
means that the two colors are different from colors found on the faces of other birds, and the Canada goose may be identified by these two colors.
Collins COBUILD English Usage:
Distinct – distinctive – distinguished
1. 'distinct'
If one thing is distinct from another,
there is an important difference between them.
Our interests were quite distinct from those of the workers.
...a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech.
You describe something as distinct when it is clear and definite.
I have the distinct feeling that my friend did not realize what was happening.
A distinct improvement had come about in their social outlook.
2. 'distinctive'
You use distinctive to describe
things which have a special quality
that makes them easy to recognize.
Irene had a very distinctive voice.
3. 'distinguished'
A distinguished person is very successful, famous, or important.
His grandfather had been a distinguished professor at the University.
Now, clean and tidily dressed,
we stood watching the first distinguished visitors come trickling in.
