NOUN | cognition | distinction, differentiation | a discrimination between things as different and distinct / distinct |
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state | distinction, eminence, preeminence, note | high status importance owing to marked superiority | |
attribute | distinction | a distinguishing difference | |
communication | distinction | an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority |
Sounds | dihstih'ngkshahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | A discrimination between things as different and distinct / distinct. | |
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Example | "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation" | |
Synonym | differentiation | |
Narrower | contradistinction | A distinction drawn on the basis of contrast |
hairsplitting, word-splitting | making too fine distinctions of little importance | |
line, dividing line, demarcation, contrast | A conceptual separation or distinction | |
Broader | discrimination, secernment | The cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished |
Spanish | diferenciación, distinción | |
Catalan | diferenciació, distinció | |
Verbs | distinguish | mark as different |
Meaning | high status importance owing to marked superiority. | |
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Synonyms | eminence, preeminence, note | |
Narrower | king | preeminence in a particular category or group or field |
Broader | high status | A position of superior / superior status |
Spanish | distinción, eminencia, preeminencia | |
Catalan | distinció, eminència, preeminència |
Meaning | A distinguishing difference. | |
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Example | "he learned the distinction between gold and lead" | |
Broader | difference | The quality of being unlike or dissimilar |
Spanish | diferencia, distinción | |
Catalan | diferència, distinció | |
Verbs | have the distinction | be distinguished from others of a similar type by virtue of a notable characteristic |
Meaning | An honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority. | |
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Example | "she graduated with the highest distinction" | |
Broader | award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels | A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
Spanish | distinción | |
Catalan | distinció |
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