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n. difference, uniqueness; excellence; honor, mark of honor | ||||
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Distinction Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Distinction
(n.)
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
(n.)
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
(n.)
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
(n.)
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
(n.)
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
(n.)
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
(n.)
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
(n.)
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
(n.)
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
(n.)
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
| WordNet 2.0 |
distinction
Noun
1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
(synonym) differentiation
(hypernym) discrimination, secernment
(hyponym) contradistinction
(derivation) distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
2. high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
(synonym) eminence, preeminence, note
(hypernym) high status
(hyponym) king
3. a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"
(hypernym) quality
4. a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
(hypernym) difference
Noun
1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
(synonym) differentiation
(hypernym) discrimination, secernment
(hyponym) contradistinction
(derivation) distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart
2. high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
(synonym) eminence, preeminence, note
(hypernym) high status
(hyponym) king
3. a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"
(hypernym) quality
4. a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
(hypernym) difference
| hEnglish - advanced version |
distinction
distinction
\dis*tinc"tion\ (?), n. [l. distinctio: cf. f. distinction.]
1. a marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [obs.] the distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.
2. the act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. to take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.
3. that which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. the distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.
4. estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.
5. conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. your country's own means of distinction and defense. webster.
similar words(1)
counter distinction
distinction
\dis*tinc"tion\ (?), n. [l. distinctio: cf. f. distinction.]
1. a marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [obs.] the distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.
2. the act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. to take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.
3. that which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. the distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.
4. estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.
5. conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. your country's own means of distinction and defense. webster.
similar words(1)
counter distinction
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distinction
A note or designation of honor, officially recognizing superiority or success in studies.
A note or designation of honor, officially recognizing superiority or success in studies.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Darnod
Darnod = n. distinction
Darnod = n. distinction
Dosbarthedigaeth
Dosbarthedigaeth = n. classification, distinction
Enddodiant
Enddodiant = n. distinction
Parthred
Parthred = n. distinction; party
Rhywiaeth
Rhywiaeth = n. distinction of kind
Distinction Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
distinction
ornamentum
ornamentum
| Dream Quotations |
Joseph Epstein
What distinguishes us one from another is our dreams . . . and what we do to make them come about.
What distinguishes us one from another is our dreams . . . and what we do to make them come about.
Distinction Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Distinction
- Distinction,the fundamental philosophical abstraction, involves the recognition of two or more things being distinct, i.e. different.
- Distinction (social), is a social force that places different values on different individuals. (social, class, and style)
- Distinction (law), is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an armed conflict.
- For Pierre Bourdieu's book, "Distinction", see La distinction.
- Distinction - as in passing an exam with an exceptional mark
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