distinction

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noun

1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct (Freq. 11)
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
• Syn:
differentiation
• Derivationally related forms:
distinguish, differentiate (for: differentiation)
• Hypernyms:
discrimination, secernment
• Hyponyms:
contradistinction, line, dividing line, demarcation, contrast,
hairsplitting, word-splitting
2. high status importance owing to marked superiority (Freq. 5)
- a scholar of great eminence
• Syn:
eminence, preeminence, note
• Derivationally related forms:
preeminent (for: preeminence), eminent (for: eminence)
• Hypernyms:
high status
• Hyponyms:
king
3. a distinguishing quality (Freq. 4)
- it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town
• Hypernyms:
quality
4. a distinguishing difference (Freq. 3)
- he learned the distinction between gold and lead
• Hypernyms:
difference

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  eminence, preeminence, note, differentiation