Difference between Distinct and Trenchant

What is the difference between Distinct and Trenchant?

Distinct as an adjective is very clear. while Trenchant as an adjective is fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

Distinct

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Very clear. Different from one another. Noticeably different.

Example sentence: Religion and philosophy are to be preserved distinct. We are not to introduce divine revelations into philosophy, nor philosophical opinions into religion.

Trenchant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.

We hope you now know whether to use Distinct or Trenchant in your sentence.

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