definition of the word distinction

From French distinction, from Latin distinctionem, from distinguere ‘distinguish’.

• IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
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distinction (plural distinctions)

1. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor.
2. The state of being distinguishable.
3. A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; being distinguished.

• contradistinction
• a distinction without a difference

• distinct
• distinguish
• distinguished
• distinguishable
• distinguishness

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