Canadian French Meaning of distinction
distinction
Other Canadian French words related to distinction
Nearest Words of distinction
- distinctive => distinctif
- distinctive feature => trait distinctif
- distinctively => Distinctement
- distinctiveness => particularité
- distinctly => distinctement
- distinctness => discrétion
- distincture => distinction
- distinguish => distinguer
- distinguishable => distinguable
- distinguishableness => Distinguabilité
Definitions and Meaning of distinction in English
distinction (n)
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
high status importance owing to marked superiority
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
distinction (n.)
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
FAQs About the word distinction
distinction
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes, high status importance owing to marked superiorit
excellence,excellence,choix,grandeur,importance,perfection,prééminence,primalité,Supériorité,Suprématie
Méchanceté,infériorité,médiocrité,banalité,inutilité,médiocrité,pourriture
distinct => distinct, distillment => distillation, distilling => Distillation, distillery => distillerie, distilleries => Distilleries,