Distinct and Generic

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Distinct

Distinct adjective - Of a particular or exact sort.
Usage example: I left distinct instructions that my books were not to be touched
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Generic is an antonym for distinct.
Nearby Words: distinction, distinctive, distinctly, distinctively, distinctness

Generic

Generic adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.
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Distinct is an antonym for generic.
Nearby Words: general, generally, generalised
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  • Video Game / Empires: Dawn of the Modern World Faction Calculus: Compared to Empire Earth's generic units with minor stat changes, this game instead has four distinct factions in the first three ages and five in the last two.
    Source: Video Game / Empires: Dawn of the Modern World
  • Aspect Montage This device adds a distinct flavor to the location, and makes it feel less generic.
    Source: Aspect Montage
  • Most characters in Vinci & Arty have distinct fonts, with the exception of non-recurring characters, who just get a generic font.
    Source: Speech Bubbles
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