English

Detailed Synonyms for distinction in English

distinction:

distinction [the ~] noun

  1. the distinction
    the distinction; the reputation; the rank; the standing; the renown
  2. the distinction
  3. the distinction
    – a distinguishing difference 1
    the distinction
    – a distinguishing difference 1
    • distinction [the ~] noun
      • he learned the distinction between gold and lead1
  4. the distinction
    – a distinguishing quality 1
    the distinction
    – a distinguishing quality 1
    • distinction [the ~] noun
      • it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town1
  5. the distinction
    – a discrimination between things as different and distinct 1
    the distinction; the differentiation
    – a discrimination between things as different and distinct 1
  6. the distinction
    – high status importance owing to marked superiority 1
    the distinction; the note; the eminence; the preeminence
    – high status importance owing to marked superiority 1

distinction

  1. distinction
  2. distinction
  3. distinction

Related Words for "distinction":

  • distinctions

Alternate Synonyms for "distinction":


Related Definitions for "distinction":

  1. a distinguishing difference1
    • he learned the distinction between gold and lead1
  2. a distinguishing quality1
    • it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town1
  3. a discrimination between things as different and distinct1
    • it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation1
  4. high status importance owing to marked superiority1

Related Synonyms for distinction