distinction

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eminence difference contrast note discrimination superiority mark rank variation honor separation diversity prestige inequality differentiation
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Antonyms

swain dimple enigma simile community badness
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Hypernyms

award difference honor discrimination accolade honour

Hyponyms

king line contrast demarcation contradistinction dividing line

Phrases with the word

type-token distinction draw a distinction make a distinction between in distinction to draw a distinction between make distinction

Examples

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it. Sallust

A woman who deliberately destroys a fetus is answerable for murder. And any fine distinction as to its being completely formed or unformed is not admissible amongst us. Basil of Caesarea

The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion. Albert Einstein

The primary distinction of the artist is that he must actively cultivate that state which most men, necessarily, must avoid: the state of being alone. James Baldwin

There is no distinction among the common baskets made of palm branches. Ghana Proverb

Through dangers to distinction. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

distinct word distinct-winged distinctify distinction without a difference distinctional distinctioning