Words Like DISTINCTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISTINCTION.

14 Alternative Words Similar to distinction

2 Eminence Noun      Synonym Words Like Eminence
3 Preeminence Noun      Synonym Words Like Preeminence
4 Note Noun      Synonym Words Like Note
5 Difference Noun      Synonym Words Like Difference
7 Quality Noun      Synonym Words Like Quality
8 Secernment Noun      Synonym Words Like Secernment
9 Division Noun      Synonym Words Like Division
10 Contrast Noun      Hyponym Words Like Contrast
11 Demarcation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Demarcation
13 Line Noun      Hyponym Words Like Line
14 King Noun      Hyponym Words Like King

2 examples of distinction

1 the distinction between real and apparent good
2 a man of distinction

10 definitions of distinction

1 A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
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.
3 That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference.
4 Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
5 Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation.
6 a distinguishing quality
7 a discrimination between things as different and distinct
8 a distinguishing difference
9 high status importance owing to marked superiority
10 The act of distinguishing; differentiation.
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