Associations to the word «Distinction»
Noun
- Singular
- Blur
- Pronoun
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- Phoneme
- Vowel
- Tense
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- Summa
- Noun
- Caste
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- Essence
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- Internal
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- Natural
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- Clearer
- Absolute
- Differentiation
- Rationality
- Individuality
- Diploma
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- Ambiguity
- Orthography
- Ontology
- Subtlety
- Finer
- Connotation
- Former
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- Relevance
Adjective
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- Metaphysical
- Conceptual
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- Normative
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- Inclusive
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- Coveted
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- Arbitrary
- Modal
- Distinguishing
- Innate
- Confer
- Fundamental
- Linguistic
- Methodological
- Transcendental
- Subjective
- Consonant
- Meaningful
- Betwixt
- Attained
- Meaningless
- Substantive
- Exceptional
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- Clear
Wiktionary
DISTINCTION, noun. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
DISTINCTION, noun. The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
DISTINCTION, noun. Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
DISTINCTION WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE, noun. (set phrase) A linguistic or conceptual distinction which is of no practical importance or which has no effect on meaning; a perceived difference where there is no actual difference.
Dictionary definition
DISTINCTION, noun. A discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation".
DISTINCTION, noun. High status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence".
DISTINCTION, noun. A distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town".
DISTINCTION, noun. A distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.