distinction
nounHow many syllables in distinction?
There are 3 syllables in the word distinction.How to pronounce distinction:
Definition of distinction:
- distinction (noun):
- the difference distinguished
- the state of being different or distinguishable
- a discrimination between things as different and distinct.
- the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different the distinguishing of a difference
Synonyms for distinction:
choiceness
contrast
demarcation
deviation
difference
differential
differentiation
discrepancy
discrimination
disparity
dissimilarity
distinctness
dividing line
eminence
excellence
excellency
fine line
greatness
hairsplitting
importance
line
note
perfection
preeminence
primeness
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