Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-distinct-from
Phrase
/æz dɪˈstɪŋkt frʌm/
Definition
A phrase used to clarify that something is separate or different from something else.
Examples
- His role in the project is as distinct from hers as the colors red and blue.
- The two species should be studied as distinct from their common ancestor.
Meaning
This phrase highlights the differences between two or more items, emphasizing that they are not the same or should not be confused with one another.
Synonyms
- different from
- separate from
- apart from
