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What is the adjective for distinguishing?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb distinguish which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

distinct
  1. Capable of being perceived very clearly.
  2. Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
  3. Noticeably different from others; distinctive.
  4. Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.
  5. (obsolete) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.
  6. (obsolete) Marked; variegated.
  7. Synonyms:
      8. clear, decided, obvious, definite, apparent, evident, manifest, marked, patent, plain, unmistakable, noticeable, sharp, palpable, recognisable, recognizable, transparent, unambiguous, conspicuous, unambivalent, unequivocal, categorical, explicit, perceptible, prominent, pronounced, visible, appreciable, clear-cut, nonambiguous, striking, bold, lucid, observable, audible, bald, broad, dramatic, enunciated, outstanding, ringing, barefaced, luculent, luminous, perspicuous, straightforward, stunning, crystal clear, bald-faced, black-and-white … more
  8. Examples:
      9. “A distinct expression of joy was stamped on her countenance upon hearing the good news.”
      “Her latest novel chronicles three distinct stages of the protagonist's life.”
      “I gave you distinct instructions on which pineapple to buy from the supermarket.”
distinguished
  1. celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
  2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
  3. (mathematics) Specified, noted.
  4. Synonyms:
      5. eminent, esteemed, celebrated, illustrious, prominent, acclaimed, notable, noted, renowned, famed, famous, great, honoured, prestigious, respected, elevated, important, outstanding, preeminent, brilliant, exceptional, foremost, influential, legendary, luminous, marked, noble, noteworthy, reputable, signal, venerable, august, bright, conspicuous, glorious, honored, memorable, peerless, redoubtable, significant, singular, star, superior, astral, especial, extraordinary, remarkable, shining, special, striking … more
  5. Examples:
      6. “He had a distinguished career as a math professor, specializing in algebra, algebraic geometry, and number theory.”
      “Heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished gentleman strode through the hall.”
distinctive
  1. that serves to distinguish between things
  2. that is characteristic or typical of something
  3. Synonyms:
      4. characteristic, distinguishing, individual, typical, peculiar, special, unique, extraordinary, idiosyncratic, singular, particular, classic, diagnostic, diagnostical, different, differentiating, discriminating, distinct, especial, exclusive, identifying, noteworthy, original, proper, remarkable, specific, symptomatic, uncommon, unusual, diacritic, discrete, signature, individualistic, personal, representative, separate, private, emblematic, indicative, personalized, express, personalised, individualized, symbolic, odd, patented, unfamiliar, strange, respective, identifiable … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “All of these contribute to the distinctive flavor and aroma of the resultant wines.”
      “She typically alternates between two distinctive hairstyles.”
      “I did, however, enjoy an ancient loggerhead turtle festooned with remoras and a hogfish in its distinctive night camouflage.”
distingue
  1. Fashionably distinguished or elegant; having an air of superiority.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. cultured, cultivated, refined, sophisticated, learned, educated, erudite, civilised, civilized, polished, scholarly, knowledgeable, intellectual, elegant, discerning, genteel, lettered, enlightened, highbrow, polite, intelligent, urbane, literate, discriminating, courteous, tasteful, literary, sensitive, accomplished, mannerly, advanced, informed, couth, artistic, versed, gallant, liberal, chivalrous, experienced, able, appreciative, aesthetic, esthetic, tolerant, arty, savant, travelled, traveled, understanding, well-read … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “You must consider the circumstances, and bear in mind Seldens maxim, distingue Tempora.”
      “He was so distingue, carried himself so loftily, and yet was so gallantly condescending, and so inimitably fascinating.”
      “If she is so distingue in rather less than ordinary dress, what would she be in a Parisian costume?”
distinguishable
  1. Able, or easily able to be distinguished.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. perceptible, discernible, detectable, palpable, appreciable, observable, perceivable, recognisable, recognizable, sensible, discernable, apprehensible, identifiable, noticeable, ponderable, visible, evident, clear, apparent, obvious, conspicuous, distinct, manifest, unmistakable, plain, patent, marked, tangible, transparent, lucid, perspicuous, blatant, unambiguous, unequivocal, clear-cut, overt, measurable, unconcealed, striking, straightforward, indisputable, nonambiguous, self-evident, bald-faced, pronounced, definite, explicit, salient, decided, open … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Odors come from evaporated molecules detected in the nose, so liquids or solids with a distinguishable smell are volatile or contain a volatile component.”
      “Never before did so many brilliant stars glow so conspicuously distinguishable amidst such a flood of light.”
      “The molecular model shows that there are two possible mechanistically distinguishable pathways.”
distinguishing
  1. That serves to distinguish.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. characteristic, distinctive, individual, distinct, peculiar, particular, unique, typical, identifying, idiosyncratic, singular, signature, discriminating, personal, classic, symptomatic, proper, individualistic, diagnostic, original, different, diagnostical, extraordinary, uncommon, differentiating, marked, noteworthy, determining, specific, special, especial, exclusive, representative, indicative, emblematic, separate, private, unmistakable, identifiable, symbolic, essential, personalized, individualized, disparate, patented, intrinsic, personalised, individualised, respective, express … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “To learn their craft well is the key distinguishing ambition of this group.”
distincter
  1. comparative form of distinct: more distinct
distinctest
  1. superlative form of distinct: most distinct
  2. Examples:
      3. “To Kurt, to Smallways, to I know not how many more of the people in the air-fleet came the distinctest apprehension of these incompatibilities.”
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