Pronunciation
/distɪŋkʃən/
Definitions
- Noun: 1. The quality or state of being different or distinct; a difference between things or people. “The distinction between art and craft.” 2. A feature that separates one thing from others of its kind. “The distinction between his work and hers is clear.”
- Verb: To perceive or point out the differences between; differentiate. “She easily distinguished the two paintings by their styles.”
- Adjective: Characteristic of a particular thing or person; distinctive. “His writing style has a unique distinction.”
Phrases
- “Make a distinction” means to identify or emphasize a difference.
- “Lack of distinction” refers to a lack of noticeable qualities or features.
- “Educational distinction” can mean outstanding academic achievement.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The author draws a clear distinction between fact and fiction in her book.”
- Verb: “The judges were able to distinguish between the contestants’ performances.”
- Adjective: “Her work stands out due to its distinct color palette.”
Synonyms
- Difference
- Distinction
- Separation
- Differentiation
- Discrimination
- Separateness
Antonyms
- Similarity
- Equality
- Uniformity
- Indistinguishability
- Congruence