What does distinguishing mean?
Distinguishing means present participle and gerund of distinguish.
Distinguishing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of distinguish.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of distinguish
- That serves to distinguish.
- The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
Example Sentences
It has no obvious distinguishing characteristics, and therefore people are constantly ascribing to it the characteristics of other similar species.
The distinguishing feature of an acronym is that it is pronounced as if it were a single word, in the manner of NATO and NASA.
There are not only these identifyings going on, but also there are distinguishings. For just as in the example above there are identifications of the various extents, there are distinguishings of these extents.
Synonyms for distinguishing
Antonyms for distinguishing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more distinguishing
- most distinguishing
- distinguishings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for distinguishing?
Common synonyms include distinctive, characteristic, identifying.
What is the opposite of distinguishing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use distinguishing in a sentence?
It has no obvious distinguishing characteristics, and therefore people are constantly ascribing to it the characteristics of other similar species.
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