Distinction: meaning, definitions and examples
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distinction
[ dɪˈstɪŋkʃən ]
recognition
a difference or contrast between similar things or people
Synonyms
contrast, difference, discrepancy
Examples of usage
- there is a clear distinction between the two concepts
- she made a clear distinction between right and wrong
excellence
the quality of being excellent or superior
Synonyms
excellence, preeminence, superiority
Examples of usage
- his distinction in the field of science is well-known
- she achieved great distinction in her career
Translations
Translations of the word "distinction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 distinção
🇮🇳 अंतर
🇩🇪 Unterscheidung
🇮🇩 perbedaan
🇺🇦 відмінність
🇵🇱 rozróżnienie
🇯🇵 区別 (kūbetsu)
🇫🇷 distinction
🇪🇸 distinción
🇹🇷 ayrım
🇰🇷 구별 (gubyel)
🇸🇦 تمييز (tamayuz)
🇨🇿 rozdíl
🇸🇰 rozdiel
🇨🇳 区别 (qūbié)
🇸🇮 razlikovanje
🇮🇸 aðgreining
🇰🇿 айырмашылық
🇬🇪 განსხვავება (gansxvaveba)
🇦🇿 fərq
🇲🇽 distinción
Word origin
The word 'distinction' originated from the Latin word 'distinctio', which means 'a marking off'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'distinction' has come to represent not only a difference between things but also excellence and honor.
See also: distinct, distinctive, distinctively, distinctiveness, distinctly, distinctness, indistinct, indistinctiveness, indistinctly, indistinctness.