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distinction Definition


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distinction
noun
    1. Exceptional ability or achievement, or an honour awarded in recognition of it.
      Thesaurus: prominence, fame, repute, honour, eminence, renown, consequence, greatness, celebrity, excellence, importance, prestige; Antonym: insignificance.
    2. The act of differentiating.
    3. The state of being noticeably different.
    4. A distinguishing feature.
Etymology: 14c: from Latin distinctio.



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