Distinction

Quick meaning: Distinction is a noun meaning That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

Meaning

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

More Meanings

1. The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
2. A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.

Example Sentences

There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.

We must always make a distinction that right versus wrong is different from legal and illegal.

The proper course for me, gentlemen of the jury, is to deal first with the earliest charges that have been falsely brought against me, and with my earliest accursers; and then with the later ones. I make this distinction because […]

But, for practical purposes, it is possible to draw a distinction between a statement of facts observed and an expression of opinion as to the inference to be drawn from these facts, and the rule telling witnesses to state facts and not express opinions is of great value in keeping their statements out of the region of argument and conjecture.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for distinction

Depending on context, synonyms include note, preeminence, differentiation, eminence.

Antonyms for distinction

Common opposites include confusion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include differentiation, preeminence, eminence, note, differentiate, distinguishing.

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