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