distinction in English dictionary

  • distinction

    Meanings and definitions of "distinction"

    • That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
    • The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination
    • specifically, a feature that that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
    • noun
      That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
    • noun
      The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
    • noun
      Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
    • that which distinguishes
    • the state of being distinguishable
    • a feature that causes someone or something to be better
    • distinction (between right and wrong)
    • separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling)
    • noun
      an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority; "she graduated with the highest distinction"
    • noun
      a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
    • noun
      a distinguishing difference between similar things or people; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
    • noun
      high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"

    Synonyms of "distinction" in English dictionary

    differentiation, eminence, quality are the top synonyms of "distinction" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of distinction

    • distinction ( plural  distinctions)
    • distinction (countable and uncountable, plural distinctions)
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