Uk English Meaning of distinction
distinction
Other Uk English words related to distinction
Nearest Words of distinction
- distinctive => distinctive
- distinctive feature => distinctive feature
- distinctively => Distinctively
- distinctiveness => distinctiveness
- distinctly => distinctly
- distinctness => distinctness
- distincture => distincture
- distinguish => distinguish
- distinguishable => distinguishable
- distinguishableness => Distinguishability
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,choice,greatness,importance,perfection,pre-eminence,primeness,Superiority,Supremacy
Badness,inferiority,mediocrity,ordinariness,worthlessness,averageness,crapness
distinct => distinct, distillment => distillation, distilling => Distillation, distillery => distillery, distilleries => Distilleries,
