English dictionary

distinction

/d/I/'st/I//N/k/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a discrimination between things as different and distinct

noun.cognition

Examples
It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation.

Synonyms differentiation

Source: WordNet 3.0
high status importance owing to marked superiority

noun.state

Synonyms eminence note preeminence

Source: WordNet 3.0
a distinguishing quality

noun.attribute

Examples
It has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town.

Synonyms characteristic

Source: WordNet 3.0
a distinguishing difference

noun.attribute

Examples
He learned the distinction between gold and lead.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.

noun

Source: webster1913