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distinction

 

[ dɪˈstɪŋkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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
Context #2 | Noun

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
Context #3 | Noun

award

a mark of honor or recognition; a badge of honor or rank

Synonyms

award, badge, honor

Examples of usage

  • he was awarded a distinction for his bravery
  • the highest academic distinction is a summa cum laude

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,070, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.