With distinctness; not confusedly; without the
blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see
distinctly.
In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: -- 1. (Bot.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek. 2. A sum, account, or value set ...