distinction
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English
11 letters
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Definitions
noun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪstˈɪŋkʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural distinctions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteri
high status importance owing to marked superiority
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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