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   Dis·tinc·tion

   /dəˈstiNG(k)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a difference or contrast between similar things or people: "there is a sharp distinction between what is work and what is leisure" Similar differencecontrastdissimilaritydissimilitudedivergencevariancevariationdivisionseparationdifferentiationcontradistinctiondiscriminationsegregationdividing linegulfgapchasmOpposite similarity
   • ▪ the separation of things or people into different groups according to their attributes or characteristics: "these procedures were to be applied to all births, without distinction"
   • 2. excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: "a novelist of distinction" Similar importancesignificancenoteconsequenceaccountrenownfamecelebrityprominenceeminencepreeminencereputereputationhonorprestigestatushigh standingillustriousnessnamemarkrankmeritworthgreatnessexcellencegloryqualitysuperiorityOpposite mediocrity
   • ▪ a decoration or honor awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding achievement: "he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography" Similar honorcreditexcellencemerit
   • ▪ recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination: "I made a distinction in Greek"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category’): via Old French from Latin distinctio(n-), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish).

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   What is the definition of distinct?

   • The definition of distinct is separate from or different from. An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin. adjective 1 0 Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from"). Horses are distinct from zebras. adjective 1 0 Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

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   • Some common synonyms of distinct are apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived or apprehended," distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required.

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   What does separate and distinct mean?

   • distinct , separate, discrete mean not being each and every one the same. distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others. two distinct versions separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

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   Is distinct a verb?

   • distinct verb conjugation to all tenses, modes and persons. Search the definition and the translation in context for “ distinct ”, with examples of use extracted from real-life communication. Similar English verbs: up, erect, register. Model : obey.

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