distinction 音标拼音: [dɪst'ɪŋkʃən]
n . 差别,区别;特性,特征;卓著,荣誉
差别,区别;特性,特徵;卓着,荣誉
distinction n 1 :
a discrimination between things as different and distinct ;
"
it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation " [
synonym : {
differentiation }, {
distinction }]
2 :
high status importance owing to marked superiority ; "
a scholar of great eminence " [
synonym : {
eminence }, {
distinction },
{
preeminence }, {
note }]
3 :
a distinguishing quality ; "
it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town "
4 :
a distinguishing difference ; "
he learned the distinction between gold and lead "
Distinction \
Dis *
tinc "
tion \,
n . [
L .
distinctio :
cf .
F .
distinction .]
1 .
A marking off by visible signs ;
separation into parts ;
division . [
Obs .]
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1913 Webster ]
The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known .
--
Dryden .
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2 .
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects ,
or the qualities by which one is known from others ;
exercise of discernment ;
discrimination .
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To take away therefore that error ,
which confusion breedeth ,
distinction is requisite . --
Hooker .
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3 .
That which distinguishes one thing from another ;
distinguishing quality ;
sharply defined difference ;
as ,
the distinction between real and apparent good .
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The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter . --
Locke .
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4 .
Estimation of difference ;
regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance .
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Maids ,
women ,
wives ,
without distinction ,
fall .
--
Dryden .
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5 .
Conspicuous station ;
eminence ;
superiority ;
honorable estimation ;
as ,
a man of distinction .
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Your country '
s own means of distinction and defense .
--
D .
Webster .
Syn :
Difference ;
variation ,
variety ;
contrast ;
diversity ;
contrariety ;
disagreement ;
discrimination ;
preference ;
superiority ;
rank ;
note ;
eminence .
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212 Moby Thesaurus words for "
distinction ":
Atticism ,
accolade ,
account ,
alteration ,
analysis ,
anatomization ,
ancestry ,
appropriateness ,
aristocracy ,
aristocraticalness ,
atomization ,
award ,
badge ,
bays ,
birth ,
blood ,
blue blood ,
celebrity ,
change ,
characterization ,
chasteness ,
chastity ,
clarity ,
classicalism ,
classicism ,
clearness ,
comeliness ,
consequence ,
conspicuousness ,
contradistinction ,
contrariety ,
contrast ,
correctness ,
credit ,
decoration ,
definition ,
delicacy ,
delicate distinction ,
demarcation ,
departure ,
description ,
desynonymization ,
deviation ,
difference ,
differencing ,
differentia ,
differential ,
differentiation ,
dignity ,
directness ,
disaccord ,
disaccordance ,
disagreement ,
disconformity ,
discongruity ,
discordance ,
discrepancy ,
discreteness ,
discrimination ,
disequalization ,
disjunction ,
disparity ,
dissemblance ,
dissent ,
dissimilarity ,
dissimilitude ,
dissonance ,
distinctiveness ,
distinctness ,
distinguishment ,
divergence ,
divergency ,
diversification ,
diversity ,
dividing line ,
division ,
ease ,
elegance ,
elegancy ,
elevation ,
eminence ,
esteem ,
exaltation ,
excellence ,
fame ,
far cry ,
felicitousness ,
felicity ,
fine point ,
finish ,
fittingness ,
flow ,
flowing periods ,
fluency ,
genteelness ,
gentility ,
glory ,
good taste ,
grace ,
gracefulness ,
gracility ,
grandeur ,
great honor ,
greatness ,
hairline ,
hairsplitting ,
heroism ,
heterogeneity ,
high mightiness ,
honor ,
honorable descent ,
illustriousness ,
importance ,
inaccordance ,
incompatibility ,
incongruity ,
inconsistency ,
inconsonance ,
individualization ,
individuation ,
inequality ,
inharmoniousness ,
inharmony ,
irreconcilability ,
kudos ,
laurels ,
limpidity ,
loftiness ,
lucidity ,
magnanimity ,
majesty ,
margin ,
mark ,
memorability ,
merit ,
microscopic distinction ,
mixture ,
modification ,
narrow margin ,
naturalness ,
neatness ,
nice distinction ,
nicety ,
nobility ,
noble birth ,
nobleness ,
nonconformity ,
notability ,
note ,
noteworthiness ,
nuance ,
odds ,
opposition ,
ornament ,
otherness ,
outstandingness ,
particle of difference ,
particularization ,
pellucidity ,
personalization ,
perspicuity ,
plainness ,
point of difference ,
polish ,
preeminence ,
prestige ,
prominence ,
propriety ,
purity ,
quality ,
rank ,
refinement ,
remarkableness ,
renown ,
reputation ,
repute ,
restraint ,
royalty ,
salience ,
seemliness ,
segregation ,
separateness ,
separation ,
severalization ,
severance ,
shade of difference ,
significance ,
simplicity ,
smoothness ,
specialization ,
straightforwardness ,
sublimity ,
subtle distinction ,
subtlety ,
supereminence ,
superiority ,
taste ,
tastefulness ,
terseness ,
trichoschistism ,
unaffectedness ,
unconformity ,
uniqueness ,
unlikeness ,
unorthodoxy ,
value ,
variance ,
variation ,
variegation ,
variety ,
wide margin ,
worth
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DISTINCTION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of DISTINCTION is the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference; also : the difference distinguished How to use distinction in a sentence
DISTINCTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary DISTINCTION definition: 1 a difference between two similar things: 2 the quality of being excellent: 3 a mark given to… Learn more
DISTINCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you say that someone or something has the distinction of being something, you are drawing attention to the fact that they have the special quality of being that thing Distinction is normally used to refer to good qualities, but can sometimes also be used to refer to bad qualities
Distinction - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Distinction means being set apart, often by excellence When things are distinct from one another, they are different It is the distinctions that make them this way
distinction - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished She had the distinction of meeting the Queen
Distinction - definition of distinction by The Free Dictionary The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference: "the crucial distinction between education and indoctrination" (A Bartlett Giamatti) See Synonyms at difference
DISTINCTION Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com “A distinction without a difference” is a way of referring to an artificial or false discrimination See honor
What does DISTINCTION mean? - Definitions. net Distinction refers to the quality of being notably different or unique in comparison to something else It is often a special honor, achievement, or characteristic that sets someone or something apart from others It can also refer to a clear difference or contrast between similar things or people
distinction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of distinction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
Distinction Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary DISTINCTION meaning: 1 : a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc a noticeable difference between things or people; 2 : the separation of people or things into different groups