different vs distinct: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: different or distinct

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differentadjective

differing from all others; not ordinary

differentadjective

distinctly separate from the first

differentadjective

distinct or separate

differentadjective

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

distinctadjective

constituting a separate entity or part

distinctadjective

recognizable; marked

distinctadjective

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

distinctadjective

(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

distinctadjective

easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

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