distinction

Meaning of distinction

noun
  1. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
  2. The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
    There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.
  3. Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
    She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.

Information about distinction

  • It is a name.
  • The plural form of distinction is: distinctions.
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Hyphenation of distinction

dis-tinc-tion

  • It consists of 3 syllables and 11 chars.
  • distinction is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables

distinction synonyms

Meaning differentiation:

differentiation

Meaning eminence:

eminence, preeminence, note

distinction antonyms

Meaning :

confusion

Translation of distinction

Words that rhyme with distinction

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